Herb of The Week

Ze Xie (泽泻), also known as Water Plantain Tuber, is the rhizome of Alisma orientale and is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).


What It Is

  • Botanical source: Alisma orientale

  • Chinese name: 泽泻 (Ze Xie)

  • English name: Water Plantain Tuber

It is typically prepared by drying the rhizome.


Traditional Functions (TCM Perspective)

In TCM, Ze Xie is is known to:

  • Promote urination and drain dampness

  • Clear heat

  • Transform turbidity and decrease lipids

  • Drain kidney fire


Modern Research Highlights

Studies suggest it may:

  • Lower lipids

  • Have anti-inflammatory properties

  •  Regulate metabolism

     

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