Cistanche Deserticola vs Saw Palmetto

Mongolian and Chinese desert parasitic plant, the most precious kidney yang tonic in Mongolian medicine.

Saw palmetto is a small palm native to the southeastern United States, long used by Native Americans for urinary and reproductive issues. It is one of the most commonly used herbal supplements for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and has been widely studied in Europe for prostate health.

echinacoside, acteoside, betaine, oligosaccharides, phenylethanoid glycosides

Fatty acids, Beta-sitosterol, Lauric acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid

Mongolian traditional medicine, TCM kidney yang, Silk Road ancient medicine, male vitality

Urinary tract support, Prostate health, Male vitality, Hair loss prevention, Anti-inflammatory

kidney yang deficiency, male reproductive, neuroprotective, anti-aging

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Lower urinary tract symptoms, Male pattern baldness, Prostate inflammation, Hormonal balance in men

300-600mg extract standardized to echinacoside daily

160mg standardized extract (85-95% fatty acids) twice daily, or 320mg once daily

diarrhea, hot conditions, pregnancy

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Bleeding disorders, Pre-surgery

loose stools, excess heat symptoms

Mild GI upset, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Decreased libido (rare)