Dried Alisma Slices Ze Xie 泽泻 Sichuan Water Plantain Rhizome 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Alisma Slices, known in TCM as Ze Xie (泽泻), from the rhizome of Alisma orientale, a water plantain botanical traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, Ze Xie is considered sweet and bland in flavor and cold in nature, traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels. These cut slices are suited for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas, and should be used as part of a balanced lifestyle rather than as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ze Xie (泽泻) dried rhizome slices sourced from Sichuan, a recognized traditional growing region
• Botanical source Alisma orientale, the water plantain rhizome used in classical Chinese herbal formulas
• Carefully cut slices with even thickness, convenient for decoction pieces and formula blending
• In TCM theory traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels, sweet and bland in flavor
• Wholesale-friendly supply with retail options, suitable for herbal shops and personal decoction use

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a firm, dense texture and subtle starchy character. The aroma is typically mild and faintly earthy, and when decocted the liquid usually carries a light, bland taste typical of water plantain rhizome.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions according to traditional formulas
• Add to medicinal soups and slow-cooked broths
• Combine with other herbs for congee or seasonal cooking
• Use in blended herbal formulas prepared by practitioners

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese herbal practice, Ze Xie has long been included in classical water-balancing formulas, often paired with herbs such as Fu Ling (Poria) and Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) in well-known combinations like Wu Ling San. It is traditionally prepared by decoction, added to soups, or incorporated into herbal powders, and is commonly used in damp-season regimens and daily wellness cooking.

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