SAFE
Alisma Orientale
Alisma orientale Ze Xie rhizome
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
TCM Herbs
PubMed Studies
680
About
Ze Xie rhizome contains triterpenes with diuretic, cholesterol-lowering, and kidney-protective effects.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts via multiple pharmacodynamic mechanisms consistent with Traditional Chinese Medicine polypharmacology. Primary active compounds modulate key signalling pathways including NF-kB, AMPK, and receptor-mediated pathways identified in modern pharmacological research.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Diuretic drug interaction. Kidney stones: use with caution.
🏷️ Other Names
Alisma orientale Ze Xie rhizome