Does Cistanche help with mood?
Often, yes. 73% of 41 people who reported on Cistanche for mood say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 24% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
73%better41 reports · medium confidence
30 better1 no change10 worse
Ranked #73 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Cistanche and mood
“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 mood. 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