Dried Alisma Slices Ze Xie 泽泻 500g Sichuan Water Plantain Rhizome for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Alisma Slices, known in TCM as Ze Xie (泽泻), from Alisma orientale, the rhizome of water plantain. These dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with draining dampness and supporting water metabolism in TCM theory. Slightly cold in nature with sweet and bland flavor, they are commonly used in decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas. A natural dried botanical for culinary and traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Ze Xie (泽泻) dried rhizome slices from Sichuan
• Botanical source Alisma orientale, a classic TCM water plantain herb
• Traditionally used in TCM to drain dampness and promote urination
• Whole-form dried slices suitable for decoction, soup, and congee
• 500g bulk pack ideal for herbal kitchens and long-term stocking

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-white to light brown slices with a firm, starchy texture and a faint characteristic aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and yield a mild, bland, slightly sweet taste that blends easily into soups and decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM botanicals
• Add to soups and congee for traditional culinary use
• Combine with Poria and Atractylodes in classic dampness-draining formulas
• Use in seasonal home cooking following traditional recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ze Xie is sweet, bland, and slightly cold, entering the kidney and bladder channels. It is traditionally used to promote urination, drain dampness, and clear heat, and appears in classic formulas such as Wu Ling San and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. It is commonly simmered in decoctions or cooked into soups and congee, often paired with Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, or Di Huang.

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