Alisma Orientalis Rhizome
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<td valign="top" bordercolor="#C0C0C0">Name: Alisma</td>
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<td valign="top" bordercolor="#C0C0C0">Biological Name: Alismatis orientalis
<p>Alismataceae</p>
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<td valign="top" bordercolor="#C0C0C0">Other Names: Alisma, water plantain rhizome, ze xie</td>
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<td valign="top" bordercolor="#C0C0C0">Parts Used: rhizome</td>
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<td valign="top" bordercolor="#C0C0C0">Remedies For:
<p>Diuretic, antihypertensive, lowers blood sugar, antibacterial
This herb is used for edema, urinary dysfunction, and diarrhea.</p>
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<td valign="top" bordercolor="#C0C0C0">Dosage: 6-12 grams</td>
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<td valign="top" bordercolor="#C0C0C0">Safety:
<p>Do not use alisma when there are excretions caused by kidney yang deficiency or damp cold conditions, such as seminal emission or vaginal discharge.</p>
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<p>Source: <a href="http://www.holistic-online.com/herbal-med/Herbs/h375.htm">http://www.holistic-online.com/herbal-med/Herbs/h375.htm</a></p>
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