Medicinal Plants : Alismatis orientalis

Name

Alisma

Biological Name

Alismatis orientalis
Alismataceae

Other Names

Alisma, water plantain rhizome, ze xie

Parts Used

rhizome

Remedies For

Diuretic, antihypertensive, lowers blood sugar, antibacterial

This herb is used for edema, urinary dysfunction, and diarrhea.

Dosage

6-12 grams

Safety

Do not use alisma when there are excretions caused by kidney yang deficiency or damp cold conditions, such as seminal emission or vaginal discharge.