Ze+Xie+(Water+Plantain)

[[image:Ze_Xie.jpg width="245" height="270" align="right"]]Ze Xie (Water Plantain) [“Marsh Drain”]
Category: Drain Dampness (Drain Water & Reduce Edema) Nature: cold Flavors: sweet, bland Channels: KI, BL

Functions: Drain damp and harmful body fluid by promoting urination; clear heat Indications: 1. Edema, scanty urination, diarrhea, leukorrhea due to retention of phlegm and harmful body fluid, especially w/ **heat or damp heat in the lower Jiao** 2. **Heat in the Ministerial Fire**

Dosage: 5-10g Contra: N/A