Zexie Dried Alisma Slices 500g Water Plantain Rhizome TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces

Dried Alisma Slices, known in TCM as Ze Xie (泽泻), from Alisma orientale rhizome. These naturally sun-dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece, traditionally associated with draining dampness and supporting healthy water metabolism in TCM theory. Their bland nature and cold property enter the kidney and bladder channels. Suitable for decoctions, soups, and herbal formulas under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM decoction piece made from dried Alisma orientale rhizome
• Known in Chinese herbalism as Ze Xie (泽泻), a core dampness-draining herb
• Naturally sun-dried whole slices with no further processing
• Traditionally used in water-balancing formulas such as Wu Ling San
• Versatile for decoctions, herbal soups, and practitioner-prescribed formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellowish-brown slices with a firm, starchy texture and subtle granular cross-section. The aroma is mild and slightly earthy, and decocted liquid typically carries a faintly sweet, bland taste with a light herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to dampness-draining herbal soups
• Combined with Poria and Atractylodes in classic formulas
• Used in practitioner-guided seasonal herbal preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM tradition, Ze Xie is valued for promoting urination, draining dampness, and clearing heat through the kidney and bladder channels. It is a key ingredient in classic formulas such as Wu Ling San and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, often paired with Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Rehmannia. Traditionally prepared by decoction or added to medicinal soups, it is also used in seasonal dampness-clearing regimens.

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