Ze Xie Powder 500g Dried Alisma Rhizome Powder Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Alisma Powder, known in TCM as Ze Xie (泽泻), is a fine ground powder made from the dried rhizome of Alisma orientale. Sourced from Sichuan and naturally sun-dried before milling, this water plant rhizome is traditionally associated with draining dampness in TCM theory. Its bland and slightly cold nature makes it a common ingredient in classical herbal formulas. Sold as a raw agricultural food product for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Fine Ze Xie powder milled from dried Alisma orientale rhizome
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized traditional growing region
• Naturally sun-dried then ground for a smooth consistent texture
• Traditionally used in TCM to drain dampness and promote water metabolism
• Versatile powder suitable for decoctions, formulas, and custom blending

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellowish-brown to pale beige with a fine, smooth, slightly starchy texture. It carries a mild earthy aroma typical of dried rhizome powders, with a faintly bitter and bland taste when mixed into warm liquid or decoction.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions with other prescribed herbs
• Blend into customized herbal powder formulas
• Mix into warm water or congee as part of traditional routines
• Incorporate into soup preparations following classic recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Ze Xie is traditionally associated with the kidney and bladder channels and is valued for promoting urination and draining dampness. It appears in classical formulas such as Wu Ling San and Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, often paired with herbs like Fu Ling, Zhu Ling, and Shu Di Huang. Traditionally prepared by decoction or ground into powder for blending.

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