Zexie, Rhizoma Alismatis

Zexie, Rhizoma Alismatis Alismatis Rhizoma (Zexie) or Oriental Water Plaintain Rhizome is the dried tuber of Alisma orientale (Sam.) Juz., family Alismataceae.

Alismatis Rhizoma has diuretic and renal protective effects. The active diuresis substances are alisol B and alisol A 24-acetate. The processing method affects the diuretic effect. Unprocessed Alismatis Rhizoma, stirfried with wine and stir-fried with wheat bran (Fuchaozexie) all have diuretic effect while stirfried with brine (Yanzexie) has no diuretic effect. Alismatis Rhizoma extract has renal protective and renal function restoration effects in induced-kidney damage in rats and mice. Alismatis Rhizoma also has good effect in suppressing the occurnace of kidney stones, reducing blood lipid, reducing weight, anti-atherosclerosis and hepato-protection. Alismatis Rhizoma extract has anti-platelets aggregation activity, and in vivo and in vitro anti-thrombosis activity. Alismol can reduce blood pressure, increase coronary blood flow and relieve heart stress. Sweet and bland in flavor, cold in nature. Enter kidney, and urinary bladder channels. Promote diuresis, remove dampness, and disperse heat.