Alismatis Plantago Aquaticae; Alismatis
Pinyin Mandarin Name
Ze Xie
Common English Name
Water Plantain
Part of Plant Used
Tuberous stem (bulb)
Nature
Cold
Taste
Sweet, bland
Meridians Entered
Kidneys, Bladder
Common Usages
This herb is most often used in formulas for its ability to gently promote urination; also used to treat blood in the urine, difficulty in urination, diarrhea, thirst, and phlegm retention; may also be used for pelvic infections, leukorrhea (mucousy vaginal discharge), herpes, abdominal bloating, kidney stones, and diabetic syndrome. 医学全.在线提供
Traditional Usages and Functions
For urinary-tract heat-damp imbalances without the strong yin-injuring effect of many other herbs and diuretics that drain dampness.
Common Formulas Used In
Anemarrhena, Phellodendron, and Rehmannia Eight; Immortal Long Life Pill; Gentiana; Hoelen Five; Rehmannia and Dogwood Fruit; Rehmannia and Magnetitum; Rehmannia Eight; Rehmannia Six.
Cautions in Use
Long-term usage of alismatis can irritate the intestines. Do not use with deficient Kidney Yang or damp cold with leakage of sperm or with leukorrhea.
