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

Dried Alisma Slices, known in TCM as Ze Xie (泽泻), from Alisma orientale, the dried rhizome of water plantain. These processed slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally associated with supporting normal water metabolism in TCM theory. The rhizome is typically regarded as sweet and bland in flavor and slightly cold in nature, entering the kidney and bladder channels. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Ze Xie in convenient dried slice form
• Sourced from the rhizome of Alisma orientale water plantain
• Traditionally associated with water metabolism and dampness resolution in TCM
• Dried processing without sulfur fumigation for a clean natural character
• Ready for decoction, soup, or formula preparation in daily herbal practice

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown slices with a firm, dense texture and subtle starchy character. The aroma is mild and slightly earthy, and when decocted the taste is typically bland with a faint sweetness, blending easily into soups and herbal teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions according to a practitioner's formula
• Add to nourishing soups with other compatible herbs
• Brew as a mild herbal tea with other water-balancing botanicals
• Incorporate into congee or seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ze Xie is traditionally used to promote urination and drain dampness, and it is a familiar ingredient in classical formulas such as Wu Ling San. It is commonly paired with herbs like Fu Ling and Bai Zhu in decoctions and soups, and is often included in seasonal wellness cooking during damp or humid weather.

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