Haloxylon ammodendron is a sand-fixing plant that grows on sandy land and can also be used as feed for livestock. Cistanche deserticola is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine, parasitic on the roots of Haloxylon ammodendron. Cistanche deserticola has the functions of tonifying kidney, resisting Alzheimer's disease, protecting liver, relaxing bowels, adjuvant treatment of tumor, and anti-radiation.
Cistanche deserticola is a very precious Chinese herbal medicine. Has the reputation of desert ginseng. Parasitic on the roots of Haloxylon ammodendron. It has the functions of nourishing essence, moistening dryness and moistening intestines, and is a nourishing top grade.