Review
Progresses in pharmacological researches on the reproductive effects of Cistanche deserticola
Gong Xia, He Sijie, Sun Zhaogui
Published 2023-10-25
Cite as Chin J Reprod Contracep, 2023, 43(10): 1068-1072. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn101441-20220729-00316
Abstract
The clinical practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has proved that Cistanche deserticola has the function of tonifying the kidney and strengthening Yang, replenishing essence and blood, moistening intestinal tracts, and so is a treasure of nourishing herbs in Chinese Medicine. In recent years, focusing on the tonifying kidney Yang, its reproductive effects of Cistanche deserticola in pharmacology and toxicology have been deeply studied, and the relevant research results have attracted wide attention from TCM researchers. In this review, the role of Cistanche deserticola extracts in regulating reproductive function was reviewed. The comprehensive analysis shows that the Cistanche deserticola extract regulates the reproductive endocrine of both female and male, which can improve the reproductive function, and provides a modern biological basis for the classical viewpoint of "Cistanche deserticola tonifying kidney and Yang".
Key words:
Cistanche deserticola; Pharmacological action; Tonifying kidney Yang; Endocrine; Reproductive
Contributor Information
Gong Xia
Department of Food Science, Shanghai Business School, Shanghai 200235, China
He Sijie
Department of Food Science, Shanghai Business School, Shanghai 200235, China
Sun Zhaogui
NHC Key Lab of Reproduction Regulation
Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Reproductive Health Drug and Devices
Institute of Reproductive Health of Shanghai Institute for Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Shanghai 200232, China