Echinacoside (ECH) and acteoside (ACT), as the most and major active components of Cistanche tubulosa, were reported to possess cardioactive, neuroprotective and hepatocyte protective effects, as well as antibacterial, antioxidative effects. Recently, more studies have focused on their
Cistanches Herba (family Orobanchaceae), commonly known as "desert ginseng" or Rou Cong Rong, is a global genus and commonly used for its neuroprotective, immunomodulatory, anti-oxidative, kidney impotence, laxative, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-tumor
BACKGROUND
Cistanches Herba is an Orobanchaceae parasitic plant. As a commonly used Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), its traditional functions include treating kidney deficiency, impotence, female infertility and senile constipation. Chemical analysis of Cistanches Herba revealed that
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