Dried Ze Xie Water Plantain Slices 500g Sichuan Origin Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Water Plantain Slices, known in TCM as Ze Xie (泽泻), from Alisma orientale. These selected slices of the rhizome are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with draining dampness and supporting healthy water metabolism. In TCM theory Ze Xie is sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the kidney and bladder channels. Commonly simmered in decoctions or herbal soups, it is a food-grade raw botanical for traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ze Xie (泽泻) dried rhizome slices, a staple TCM botanical
• Botanical source Alisma orientale, plant part rhizome
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized producing region for water plantain
• Selected whole slices in natural original form, unsulfur-processed appearance
• Traditionally used in dampness-draining decoctions and herbal soups

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a firm, compact texture and subtle fine striations. They carry a mild, faintly starchy aroma, and when decocted the liquid typically has a bland, slightly earthy taste with no strong bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing herbal soups with other botanicals
• Cooked into herbal congee for seasonal wellness meals
• Used in TCM formulas prepared at home under practitioner guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Ze Xie is traditionally associated with promoting urination and draining dampness, and it appears in classic formulas such as Wu Ling San alongside Poria and Atractylodes. It is commonly paired with Rehmannia in kidney-nourishing preparations like Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. Home cooks may add slices to soups or congee, especially during humid seasons when dampness is traditionally a concern.

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