Does Cistanche help with libido?
Yes, for most people. 80% of 51 people who reported on Cistanche for libido say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 14% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for libido (88% across 33 options).
Libido: what users report
80%better51 reports · medium confidence
41 better3 no change7 worse
Ranked #23 of 33 for libido.
What people say about Cistanche and libido
“Cistanche extract increases my drive, energy and vigor. It makes me want to attack life. I get better sleep...My work ethic has improved. My memory. my attitude towards life. Every facet of my life has been altered in a positive meaningful way.”
“Fucking hated it. After just a week on it my libido went non existent. It left me feeling numb, unmotivated and lazy.”
“Increases energy, boosts my mood, makes me feel more chilled, better libido, I feel more confident.”
“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.”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate4 meta-analyses · 6 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at libido. 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