Does Cistanche help with sleep?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 89% of 18 people who reported on Cistanche for sleep say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse.
Sleep: what users report
89%better18 reports · few reports
16 better1 no change1 worse
What people say about Cistanche and sleep
“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.”
“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.”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate4 meta-analyses · 6 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at sleep. See all research on Cistanche.
Side effects people mention
fatigue 11anhedonia 4drowsiness 3hair loss 2brain fog 2
What else is Cistanche used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count