Herb Listings


Ze Xie / Alismatis Rhizome

Taste: Sweet, Bland • Temperature: Cold • Category: Drain Damp • Sub Category:
Dosage 6-15g	Actions 1. Promotes urination & leaches out dampness: for the stagnation associated with dampness with such symptoms as urinary difficulty, edema, & diarrhea. Especially useful when there is damp-heat in the lower burner. 2. Drains Kidney fire: for Kidney yin deficiency patterns with heat signs, including dizziness & tinnitus.	Meridians Kidney, Bladder	Cautions Contraindicated in cases of spermatorrhea or vaginal discharge due to Kidney yang deficiency or damp-cold. Toxicity: A very safe herb. The ingredients of this herb can irritate the intestinal tract, & gastroenteritis may result from prolonged ingestion.

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