Ze Xie Slices (Alisma orientale) — Fujian Dried Herb, Sulfur-Free, 500g

Ze Xie Slices (Alisma orientale) are the dried rhizome slices of a traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Zé Xiè (泽泻). Also called Oriental Water Plantain, Ze Xie has been prized for centuries as a water-regulating, dampness-draining herb used to support fluid metabolism and ease heaviness in the body. Its nature is sweet and cold, making it a cooling yet gentle herb for transforming dampness and supporting the Kidneys and Bladder.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional dampness-transforming food herb
• Dried Ze Xie rhizome slices from Fujian
• Sulfur-free and pesticide-residue-free
• 500g bulk pack for daily decoction
• Clean, new-crop quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm yet slightly powdery texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter flavor, yielding a light, clear infusion that blends smoothly with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal decoction blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Daily herbal tea
• Seasonal dampness-clearing formulas
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ze Xie is decocted into soups, congee, and daily teas to support fluid balance and ease heaviness during humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in dampness-clearing formulas, where it pairs with ingredients like Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Yi Yi Ren. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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