Dried Alisma Slices Ze Xie 500g Water Plantain Root Decoction Pieces for Traditional Herbal Soup and Tea

Dried Alisma Slices, known in TCM as Ze Xie (泽泻), from Alisma orientale, the dried rhizome of water plantain. These pale slices are traditionally associated with draining dampness and supporting healthy water metabolism in TCM theory. Their neutral nature and sweet, bland flavor make them a common ingredient in herbal decoctions, soups, and teas. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use as part of a balanced traditional herbal routine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ze Xie (泽泻) dried rhizome slices sourced from Hebei, China
• Botanical source Alisma orientale, carefully dried and sliced for easy decoction
• Traditionally used in TCM to drain dampness and support water metabolism
• Neutral nature with sweet and bland flavor, suitable for daily herbal formulas
• Convenient 500g packaged size for home decoction, soup, or tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically appear pale yellow to light brown with a firm, dry texture and a subtle starchy aroma. When simmered, the resulting liquid typically carries a mild, slightly sweet and bland taste that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions alongside other TCM herbs
• Add to nourishing soups for a traditional dampness-draining profile
• Brew as a mild herbal tea, alone or with other botanicals
• Incorporate into congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ze Xie is traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels and is often included in classic formulas such as Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and Wu Ling San. It is commonly simmered with herbs like Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, or Gui Zhi in decoctions and soups, and is frequently used during damp or humid seasons as part of traditional water-metabolism support.

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