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# **cistanche**

**Skip it****41/100 **

a small market ($154K/yr) — cistanche doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$154K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+61.3%**

**Products**

**16**

**Brands**

**14**

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**31**

**Price range**

**$12.43–$49.93**

**Returns**

**0.0%**

**Rating**

**4.4★**

**Skip it**

Scored 41/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**8**

 ×0.30

Growth

**53**

 ×0.30

Competition

**37**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**49**

 ×0.10

Returns

**100**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +61.3% year over year.

4K2KSpike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.4×

## **Competition**

- Nootropics Depot26% - Nutricost17% - Double Wood Supplements16% - BOSCENT9% - Earth Elixir8% - Life Extension5% - Other (8 brands)20%

The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 14 brands and 31 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**14 **▼falling

was 17 a year ago

**Sellers**

**31**

**Top 5 brand share**

**75%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![Nutricost Cistanche Tubulosa 500mg Per Serving 120 Capsules - Vegan GMO-Free 60 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tDCHFxdoL.jpg) [**Nutricost Cistanche Tubulosa 500mg Per Serving 120 Capsules - Vegan GMO-Free 60 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ3QFNY3)

Nutricost$16.844.5★9017%▼falling

2
![Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg Per Serving (120 Capsules) Cistanche Testosterone Supplement for Men (Standardized to Contain Echinacosides and Acteosides) by Double Wood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P+6u-emiL.jpg) [**Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg Per Serving (120 Capsules) Cistanche Testosterone Supplement for Men (Standardized to Contain Echinacosides and Acteosides) by Double Wood**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWKDHMJZ)

Double Wood Supplements$19.914.5★51216%▼falling

3
![Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Capsules | 700mg | 5% Echinacoside + 1% Verbascoside (Acetoside) | 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418QiUEXozL.jpg) [**Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Capsules | 700mg | 5% Echinacoside + 1% Verbascoside (Acetoside) | 60 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9KXYHJT)

Nootropics Depot$19.904.6★5012%▲rising

4
![Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Tablets | 200mg | 60 Count | Minimum 50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside (Verbascoside) | Promotes Physical Strength and Energy | Promotes Vitality](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r1IRg7TGL.jpg) [**Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Tablets | 200mg | 60 Count | Minimum 50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside (Verbascoside) | Promotes Physical Strength and Energy | Promotes Vitality**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VTFXWQF)

Nootropics Depot$37.694.3★31812%▲rising

5
![Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg (120 servings) - 120 capsules - 50% Echinacosides 10% Acteosides - Natural Nootropic for Stamina Immunity & Memory - Hormone Balance - Strength Booster for Men](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YFK8I-yiL.jpg) [**Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg (120 servings) - 120 capsules - 50% Echinacosides 10% Acteosides - Natural Nootropic for Stamina Immunity & Memory - Hormone Balance - Strength Booster for Men**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYCHDF9M)

BOSCENT$20.034.3★1159%▼falling

6
![Earth Elixir Cistanche Supplement for Men & Women Potent Cistanche Tubulosa Extract Capsules for Daily Vitality Strength & Performance Support Made in USA 3rd Party Tested & 3 Month Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pJBAJpxfL.jpg) [**Earth Elixir Cistanche Supplement for Men & Women Potent Cistanche Tubulosa Extract Capsules for Daily Vitality Strength & Performance Support Made in USA 3rd Party Tested & 3 Month Supply**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNM5X69S)

Earth Elixir$25.994.5★2928%▼falling

7
![Life Extension Standardized Cistanche C. tubulosa Vitamin C Immune Support Blood Pressure Support Cardiovascular Health Healthy Aging Gluten Free Non-GMO Vegetarian 30 Capsules](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N0pBsMAkL.jpg) [**Life Extension Standardized Cistanche C. tubulosa Vitamin C Immune Support Blood Pressure Support Cardiovascular Health Healthy Aging Gluten Free Non-GMO Vegetarian 30 Capsules**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P9937G6)

Life Extension$12.434.4★2835%—flat

8
![Cistanche Tubulosa 200mg & Tongkat Ali 400mg (Max Purity) 2 Month Supply (50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside with Tongkat Ali for Men 200:1 (Longjack) Eurycoma Longifolia) similar to Fadogia Agrestis](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SQC9OdemL.jpg) [**Cistanche Tubulosa 200mg & Tongkat Ali 400mg (Max Purity) 2 Month Supply (50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside with Tongkat Ali for Men 200:1 (Longjack) Eurycoma Longifolia) similar to Fadogia Agrestis**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVRMZGNZ)

Black Forest$35.454.4★2725%▲rising

9
![VINATURA Cistanche with Horny Goat Weed 60% Icariin - 1250mg per Serving Cistanche Tubulosa Cistanche Supplement Men Energy Strength Cognitive - 60 Capsules 30 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/410JWftE20L.jpg) [**VINATURA Cistanche with Horny Goat Weed 60% Icariin - 1250mg per Serving Cistanche Tubulosa Cistanche Supplement Men Energy Strength Cognitive - 60 Capsules 30 Servings**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR8F5XC3)

VINATURA$25.864.3★2694%▲rising

10

![Potent Cistanche Tubulosa Capsules (500 mg) Stress Response Mood & Cortisol Support (2x Potent 50% Echinacoside/10% Acetoside) Hormonal Balance for Men & Women - Cistanche Supplement Powder Extract](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xOMil3iRL.jpg) [**Potent Cistanche Tubulosa Capsules (500 mg) Stress Response Mood & Cortisol Support (2x Potent 50% Echinacoside/10% Acetoside) Hormonal Balance for Men & Women - Cistanche Supplement Powder Extract**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT79XG87)

Etta Vita$25.824.3★1913%▼falling

11

![Nootropics Depot Cistanche Supercritical CO2 Extract Capsules | 20% Echinacoside + 20% Verbascoside (Acetoside) | 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cSGCruQkL.jpg) [**Nootropics Depot Cistanche Supercritical CO2 Extract Capsules | 20% Echinacoside + 20% Verbascoside (Acetoside) | 60 Count**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9KWXMK8)

Nootropics Depot$49.934.6★293%▲rising

12

![Dimmak Herbs Organic Cistanche Deserticola Extract 5:1 (Real Rou Cong Rong)- The Authentic Yang Tonic for Drive Strength & Kidney Health- Not Inferior Tubulosa- Doctor Verified (4oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41GKmW8xx8L.jpg) [**Dimmak Herbs Organic Cistanche Deserticola Extract 5:1 (Real Rou Cong Rong)- The Authentic Yang Tonic for Drive Strength & Kidney Health- Not Inferior Tubulosa- Doctor Verified (4oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XQKZ58)

Dimmak Herbs$23.994.1★3632%—flat

13

![Earthborn Elements Cistanche Tubulosa (200 Capsules) Pure No Fillers or Additives Lab Verified](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41d2s8B0N1L.jpg) [**Earthborn Elements Cistanche Tubulosa (200 Capsules) Pure No Fillers or Additives Lab Verified**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q77S5BV)

Earthborn Elements$19.174.4★972%—flat

14

![Barlowes Herbal Elixirs Cistanche Extract | Cistanche Deserticola | 10:1 | 600 mg Per Capsule | 60 Veggie Capsules | Stearate Free | Glass Bottle | Non GMO](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41zp6vlIPVL.jpg) [**Barlowes Herbal Elixirs Cistanche Extract | Cistanche Deserticola | 10:1 | 600 mg Per Capsule | 60 Veggie Capsules | Stearate Free | Glass Bottle | Non GMO**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N50K8FE)

Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs$15.934.4★3101%▼falling

15

![Samsara Herbs Cistanche Extract Powder (8oz) 20:1 Concentration - Made in the USA - 3rd Party Tested - Strength Vitality & Mood (Huge 2950mg Serving)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41w60G+lQtL.jpg) [**Samsara Herbs Cistanche Extract Powder (8oz) 20:1 Concentration - Made in the USA - 3rd Party Tested - Strength Vitality & Mood (Huge 2950mg Serving)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7TWW4X)

Samsara Herbs$45.754.4★1221%—flat

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## **Product shelf**

All 16 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![Nutricost Cistanche Tubulosa 500mg Per Serving 120 Capsules - Vegan GMO-Free 60 Servings](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tDCHFxdoL.jpg)**Nutricost Cistanche Tubulosa 500mg Per Serving 120 Capsules - Vegan GMO-Free 60 Servings** Nutricost**$16.84**4.5★90 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZ3QFNY3) [![Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg Per Serving (120 Capsules) Cistanche Testosterone Supplement for Men (Standardized to Contain Echinacosides and Acteosides) by Double Wood](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41P+6u-emiL.jpg)**Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg Per Serving (120 Capsules) Cistanche Testosterone Supplement for Men (Standardized to Contain Echinacosides and Acteosides) by Double Wood** Double Wood Supplements**$19.91**4.5★512 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWKDHMJZ) [![Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Capsules | 700mg | 5% Echinacoside + 1% Verbascoside (Acetoside) | 60 Count](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/418QiUEXozL.jpg)**Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Capsules | 700mg | 5% Echinacoside + 1% Verbascoside (Acetoside) | 60 Count** Nootropics Depot**$19.90**4.6★50 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9KXYHJT) [![Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Tablets | 200mg | 60 Count | Minimum 50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside (Verbascoside) | Promotes Physical Strength and Energy | Promotes Vitality](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41r1IRg7TGL.jpg)**Nootropics Depot Cistanche tubulosa Tablets | 200mg | 60 Count | Minimum 50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside (Verbascoside) | Promotes Physical Strength and Energy | Promotes Vitality** Nootropics Depot**$37.69**4.3★318 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VTFXWQF) [![Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg (120 servings) - 120 capsules - 50% Echinacosides 10% Acteosides - Natural Nootropic for Stamina Immunity & Memory - Hormone Balance - Strength Booster for Men](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YFK8I-yiL.jpg)**Cistanche Tubulosa Extract 500mg (120 servings) - 120 capsules - 50% Echinacosides 10% Acteosides - Natural Nootropic for Stamina Immunity & Memory - Hormone Balance - Strength Booster for Men** BOSCENT**$20.03**4.3★115 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYCHDF9M) [![Earth Elixir Cistanche Supplement for Men & Women Potent Cistanche Tubulosa Extract Capsules for Daily Vitality Strength & Performance Support Made in USA 3rd Party Tested & 3 Month Supply](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pJBAJpxfL.jpg)**Earth Elixir Cistanche Supplement for Men & Women Potent Cistanche Tubulosa Extract Capsules for Daily Vitality Strength & Performance Support Made in USA 3rd Party Tested & 3 Month Supply** Earth Elixir**$25.99**4.5★292 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNM5X69S) [![Life Extension Standardized Cistanche C. tubulosa Vitamin C Immune Support Blood Pressure Support Cardiovascular Health Healthy Aging Gluten Free Non-GMO Vegetarian 30 Capsules](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41N0pBsMAkL.jpg)**Life Extension Standardized Cistanche C. tubulosa Vitamin C Immune Support Blood Pressure Support Cardiovascular Health Healthy Aging Gluten Free Non-GMO Vegetarian 30 Capsules** Life Extension**$12.43**4.4★283 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P9937G6) [![Cistanche Tubulosa 200mg & Tongkat Ali 400mg (Max Purity) 2 Month Supply (50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside with Tongkat Ali for Men 200:1 (Longjack) Eurycoma Longifolia) similar to Fadogia Agrestis](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41SQC9OdemL.jpg)**Cistanche Tubulosa 200mg & Tongkat Ali 400mg (Max Purity) 2 Month Supply (50% Echinacoside + 10% Acetoside with Tongkat Ali for Men 200:1 (Longjack) Eurycoma Longifolia) similar to Fadogia Agrestis** Black Forest**$35.45**4.4★272 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVRMZGNZ)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**14%

*“Great product”*

**Energy Level**14%

*“noticeable boost in energy and overall well-being”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**13%

*“It works as advertised”*

**Focus Enhancement**10%

*“This is very effective for focus calmness”*

**Sexual Wellness**7%

*“Decent tongkat ali extract gives an immediate effect on cognition and libido, same goes for cistanche”*

**Efficiency**4%

*“Works really well”*

**Nutritional Content**4%

*“Its a great product, very helpful during workouts and everyday activities”*

**Blood Pressure**4%

*“promotes blood flow”*

**Strength**4%

*“Powerful”*

**Joint Pain**4%

*“have enjoyed a reasonable amount of results in dealing with my joint discomfort”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Side Effects**13%

*“No effects”*

**Dosage**10%

*“even from doubling up the dose which would have given me eight times the amount of tongkat I typically took at the same level of extraction ratio”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**9%

*“Product is not the same”*

**Solubility**8%

*“Doesnt dissolve how it use too as Im only giving it 2 stars based on the past”*

**Value For Money**8%

*“Waste of money”*

**Lubrication**8%

*“Has gritty impurities”*

**Color**6%

*“Color and Quality Declined”*

**Functionality-Overall**6%

*“No effects”*

**Flavor**4%

*“Product wasn't the same quality as the last time seemed like a lighter color different flavor”*

**Sensitivity-Overall**4%

*“peril that I actually had sensitivity for my fellow citizens”*