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Cistanche

Dried Cistanche Raw Material
Cistanche, also known as Rou Cong Rong / Desert Ginseng, botanical name Cistanches Herba (source: Cistanche deserticola Y. C. Ma or *Cistanche tubulosa* (Schenk) Wight), is the dried scaly fleshy stem harvested from mature cistanche plants. It is widely traded botanical raw material within global botanical ingredient markets.
Our dried cistanche is sourced from cultivated desert planting regions in China. Harvested stems go through cleaning, trimming, sorting and controlled natural drying. No solvent extraction, artificial colourants, flavour enhancers or preservatives are added during processing. The finished material is flat-cylindrical and slightly curved, brownish-grey to dark brown in colour, covered with imbricate fleshy scales. It is heavy, firm with slight flexibility. The cross-section is brown, with light brown dotted vascular bundles arranged in wavy rings. It carries a faint sweet and slightly bitter herbal aroma. Phenylethanoid glycosides, polysaccharides and iridoids n
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Product Details

We supply multiple available forms for bulk purchase: whole stem, cistanche slices, cut segments and milled cistanche powder. Several commercial grades are offered to match different formulation plans. Every batch is sampled and inspected by independent third-party laboratories. Test coverage includes moisture, foreign matter, heavy metals and microbial limits. Documents such as COA and MSDS can be provided upon request.

Cistanche

This natural botanical raw material fits clean label botanical ingredient compounding. It works well for herbal tea blends, botanical ingredient compounding and custom dry powder blending. Manufacturers may further slice, crush or mill the material in-house according to their own production workflows.

We maintain stable sensory performance and consistent quality for bulk export orders. Multiple rounds of screening help remove broken fragments and foreign debris before packing. Standard food-grade packaging is available, and custom private packaging can be arranged for large-volume buyers. Organic grade cistanche can also be sourced on request.

Store dried cistanche in cool, dry, shaded and ventilated warehouse space. This raw material is sensitive to high humidity and warm surroundings. Keep containers tightly sealed after opening to avoid moisture absorption and mould growth.

FAQ

Q1: What forms and grades of Cistanche do you provide?

A1: We supply whole stem, slices, cut segments and powder of dried Cistanches Herba. Multiple commercial grades are available, and organic grade can be arranged separately.

Q2: Is there extraction or additive treatment for this Cistanche?

A2: This is natural dried fleshy stem raw material. Processing only includes cleaning, trimming, sorting and natural drying. There are no extraction steps, no added artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. It suits clean label and non-GMO formulation requirements.

Q3: Can we get samples for internal testing?

A3: Samples are available for quality and flavour evaluation. Regular grades hold steady stock for quick shipment, while special cutting, sizing or custom packaging can be discussed separately.

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