Ze Xie Slices (Alisma orientale) — Sulfur-Free Dried Herb for Tea & Soup

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 balance and gentle seasonal wellness. Its nature is sweet and cold, making it a cooling yet balanced herb for transforming dampness and supporting the Kidney and Bladder channels.

Key Selling Points

• Sulfur-free natural sun-dried slices
• Traditional dampness-transforming herb
• Alisma orientale rhizome pieces
• Sichuan-origin specialty herb
• Suitable for tea and soup decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its pale yellowish-white color, firm smooth texture, and mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the slices soften and yield a gentle, slightly sweet and neutral infusion with a clean, watery finish that blends easily into teas and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal dampness-clearing decoctions
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily herbal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ze Xie is decocted into soups, teas, and medicinal food formulas to support the body's natural fluid balance, especially during humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in dampness-clearing soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, and Chen Pi. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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