Rhizome of Oriental Waterplantain, Oriental Waterplantian Rhizome
Rhizoma Alismatis, Alismatis Rhizoma
Ze Xie

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; tasteless; cold

Part(s) used

Tuber

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cause diuresis, and to remove damp-heat. to transform dampness and promote water metabolism.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Hyperlipemia, inhibited urination, heat strangury with inhibited pain, edema distention fullness, diarrhea, phlegm-rheum dizziness, emission.