Does Cistanche help with anxiety?
Yes, for most people. 88% of 25 people who reported on Cistanche for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 12% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
88%better25 reports · medium confidence
22 better0 no change3 worse
Ranked #53 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Cistanche and anxiety
“Been taking it the past 4 days and wow the effects have been incredible for me... Feels like I'm getting better sleep as well.”
“within 2 days my libido is through the roof, my confidence is higher then I ever felt before and my anxiety is near none existent!!!!!!”
“The OG cistanche lowered my anxiety with consistent use, but too much, made me dull and tired after a week or so.”
“I started with cistamax and overtime that gave me big hunger issues and then anhedonia afterwards...Overall I feel this is great for recovery and for non-cortisol related stress but I don't recommend taking it constantly.”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate4 meta-analyses · 6 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Cistanche.
Side effects people mention
fatigue 11anhedonia 4drowsiness 3hair loss 2brain fog 2
What else is Cistanche used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count