Desert Cistanche deserticola medicine used to be generally classified into grades based on the shape and length of the medicine. However, the quality of Cistanche deserticola varies greatly at different growth stages and sizes, as well as the overall quality of medicinal materials after bolting. Through research on the overall efficacy of Cistanche deserticola and market surveys, whole Cistanche deserticola and Cistanche deserticola slices are divided into three grades (first grade, second grade, currency) based on appearance, texture, diameter, and hollowness, which meets market demand and reflects high-quality medicinal materials. Specification levels of quality characteristics. It helps to standardize the planting and harvesting of Cistanche deserticola and prevent the harvesting of underage and substandard medicinal materials.