How to identify wild Cistanche deserticola and how much does it cost per pound

1. How to identify

1. It can be identified based on its cross section. If the cross section has obvious chrysanthemum patterns, arranged in wavy rings, with a diameter of about 2-8cm, brown in color, and brown or gray-brown on the surface, it means it may be wild Cistanche deserticola. The surface color of wild Cistanche tubulosa is reddish brown, grayish yellow or tan, and the cross-section is granular and mostly grayish brown. If the color is inky black and charcoal black, it cannot be wild.

2. Can be identified by taste. Wild Cistanche has no obvious smell and tastes sweet with a little bitterness.

2. How much is it

The price of wild Cistanche is not fixed and is affected by many factors. The price per kilogram generally ranges from tens to hundreds of yuan. Ordinary Cistanche deserticola generally costs around 350 yuan per catty, but pure wild Cistanche deserticola may cost around 800 yuan per catty. However, since wild Cistanche deserticola is relatively scarce in the market now, one pound may cost thousands of yuan. In addition, Cistanche deserticola can be divided into soft and hard types. A pound of wild soft Cistanche deserticola may cost around 800 yuan, while the price of hard ones may be lower, but still around 800 yuan per pound. These prices are only the prices at the place of origin. If it is listed on the market, its price will increase significantly, possibly to several thousand yuan per kilogram.