玉竹為玉竹的乾燥根莖，是傳統本草中常見的草本材料之一，經適當採集、加工及乾燥後使用。
認識一味藥材，了解一段草本文化
Discover an Herb, Explore a Story of Herbal Culture
玉竹｜帶著玉石般光澤的滋潤根莖
Yu Zhu | A Naturally Moisturising Rhizome
在眾多傳統藥材之中，玉竹的名稱與外形都十分有特色。玉竹屬於根莖類草本材料，根莖呈長圓柱形，表面帶有自然的皺紋與節痕。經乾燥後，顏色由淡黃色至黃白色不等，質地略帶透明感。
切片後，可以看到淡黃色至黃白色的切面，帶有自然的紋理。煮湯後質地會變得柔軟，並帶有淡淡的自然甜味。在傳統本草文化中，玉竹以滋潤特色而廣為人知，常與其他草本材料搭配使用。
它也是傳統湯品中常見的材料之一，尤其適合與其他滋養類食材一起搭配。一段看似普通的根莖，因為細膩的質地與自然的滋潤特色，成為傳統草本文化中廣受使用的材料。
Among traditional herbal materials, Yu Zhu is distinctive for both its name and appearance. Yu Zhu is a rhizome-based herbal material with a long, cylindrical shape and natural wrinkles and joint markings on its surface. After drying, it ranges from pale yellow to yellowish-white and may have a slightly translucent appearance.
When sliced, the interior reveals a pale yellow to yellowish-white colour with natural patterns. After cooking in soup, the texture becomes softer with a subtle natural sweetness. In traditional herbal culture, Yu Zhu is particularly recognised for its nourishing and moistening characteristics and is often combined with other herbal ingredients.
It is also a familiar ingredient in traditional soups, especially when paired with other nourishing food ingredients. A seemingly simple rhizome, with its delicate texture and naturally moistening character, has become a well-known ingredient in traditional herbal culture.
本草特性
Herbal Properties
涼性藥材
Cool-Natured Herb
傳統中醫理論認為，玉竹屬涼性藥材，性質偏涼。
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, Yu Zhu is considered cool in nature.
潤肺養肺
Supporting Lung Moisture
傳統本草重視玉竹的滋潤特性，適合用於日常滋養肺部、維持呼吸道舒適。
Traditionally valued for its moistening properties and used to support lung nourishment and respiratory comfort.
生津止渴
Supporting Saliva
& Thirst Relief
幫助生津、維持口腔濕潤，適合口乾、容易口渴時作日常草本調養。
Traditionally used to support saliva production and oral moisture, especially when experiencing dryness or thirst.
補益體力
Supports Vitality
為日常滋養型草本，幫助維持精神與體力，適合日常保養。
A nourishing herb traditionally used to support everyday vitality and physical energy.
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
煮茶
Herbal Tea
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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