白蓮子為蓮的乾燥成熟種子，經適當加工及乾燥後使用，是傳統本草及日常食療中常見的材料之一。
認識一味藥材，了解一段草本文化
Discover an Herb, Explore a Story of Herbal Culture
白蓮子｜清淡溫和的蓮中種子
White Lian Zi | A Gentle Seed from the Lotus
在眾多傳統草本材料之中，白蓮子以潔白、圓潤的外形及溫和的味道而受到熟悉。白蓮子來自蓮花的成熟種子，經去皮、加工及乾燥後，呈乳白色至淡黃色，外形圓潤而略帶橢圓。
乾燥的白蓮子質地堅實，浸泡及煮熟後會逐漸變得柔軟，帶有自然淡淡的清甜味。在傳統本草文化中，蓮子是一味常見的滋養類材料，經常加入湯品、粥品及甜湯之中。
白蓮子味道清淡，容易與其他食材及草本材料搭配，因此在日常飲食及傳統草本文化中都十分常見。一顆小小的蓮子，經過去皮、乾燥與烹煮，成為人們熟悉的日常滋養食材。
Among traditional herbal ingredients, White Lian Zi is recognised for its smooth, pale appearance and mild flavour. White Lian Zi comes from the mature seeds of the lotus plant. After processing, peeling and drying, the seeds become creamy white to pale yellow, with a rounded and slightly oval shape.
The dried seeds have a naturally firm texture. After soaking and cooking, they become soft with a subtle natural sweetness. In traditional herbal culture, lotus seeds are commonly regarded as nourishing ingredients and are frequently used in soups, congee and sweet soups.
Their mild flavour makes them easy to combine with other herbs and food ingredients, making them a familiar ingredient in everyday nourishing foods. A small lotus seed, carefully processed, dried and cooked, becomes a simple and familiar ingredient in traditional food culture.
本草特性
Herbal Properties
平性食材
Neutral-Natured Ingredient
傳統中醫理論認為，蓮子屬平性，性質較為平和，適合搭配不同食材及草本材料。
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, lotus seeds are considered neutral in nature and are traditionally regarded as relatively gentle.
補益脾胃
Nourishing the
Spleen & Stomach
傳統上用於健脾益氣，常作為滋養脾胃的食材及草本材料。
Traditionally used to support digestive function and vitality and commonly included in nourishing preparations.
養心安神
Supporting Calm & Relaxation
傳統上用於養心安神，常見於傳統滋養類湯品及食療配方。
Traditionally used to nourish the Heart and support a sense of calm and relaxation.
補腎固精
Supporting Kidney Nourishment
傳統上用於補益腎氣，並與固攝精氣相關，是蓮子傳統本草特色之一。
Traditionally used to nourish Kidney Qi and associated with supporting the body’s Essence in traditional herbal theory.
從草本植物，到一味藥材
From Plant To Herb
each herb goes through a series of steps — from harvesting and processing to inspection and selection.
從藥材到日常
From Herb To Daily Life
日常湯品
Herbal Soup
甜湯
Sweet Soup
粥品
Congee
草本配方
Herbal Blends
保存方法 Storage
置於陰涼乾燥處，密封保存，避免陽光直射，以保持藥材乾燥與品質。
Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight, to help maintain freshness and quality.
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