Introduction to Haloxylon ammodendron: Haloxylon ammodendron is a sand-fixing plant that grows on sandy ground and can also be used as feed for livestock. The valuable traditional Chinese medicine Cistanche auranthus is parasitic on the roots of Haloxylon ammodendron. Cistanche deserticola has more than 10 unique traditional Chinese medicine functions such as tonifying kidneys, resisting Alzheimer's disease, protecting liver, laxative, auxiliary treatment of tumors, and anti-radiation.