燈芯草是草本植物的乾燥莖髓，是傳統本草中常見的草本藥材，經採收、剝取莖髓及乾燥後使用。
認識一味藥材，了解一段草本文化
Discover an Herb, Explore a Story of Herbal Culture
燈芯草｜藏在細莖裡的一味清雅草本
Deng Xin Cao | A Delicate Herb Hidden Within a Slender Stem
走進一片濕潤的草地，細長挺直的燈心草並不起眼。它的莖看似纖細，裡面卻藏著柔軟的莖髓。經過採集、整理與乾燥後，便成為傳統本草中的燈芯草。
燈芯草色澤淡黃，質地輕柔，在傳統本草文化中，常與「清心火」及「利尿」等概念相關，也常與其他草本材料搭配使用。
一根細細的草莖，看似平凡，卻因其中的莖髓而成為一味流傳已久的傳統草本，展現了人們從自然細節中認識植物、運用植物的智慧。
In a moist grassland, the slender stems of the rush plant may easily go unnoticed. Yet inside these delicate stems lies a soft pith. After harvesting, processing and drying, this inner pith becomes the traditional herbal material known as Deng Xin Cao.
Light in colour and delicate in texture, Deng Xin Cao is traditionally associated with concepts such as clearing Heart Fire and supporting urination. It is also commonly combined with other herbs in traditional herbal preparations.
A slender grass stem may seem simple, but the soft pith within has long been valued as a traditional herb, reflecting the way people have learned to observe and make use of the subtle qualities found in nature.
本草特性
Herbal Properties
寒性藥材
Cold-Natured Herb
傳統中醫理論認為，燈芯草屬寒性藥材，性質偏清涼。
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, Deng Xin Cao is considered cold in nature and has a cooling character.
清心除煩
Clearing Heart Fire & Supporting Calm
傳統上用於清心除煩，常見於心火相關的傳統草本配方之中。
Traditionally used to clear Heart Fire and support a calm state, particularly in herbal formulations associated with these traditional concepts.
利尿通淋
Supporting Urination
傳統上用於利尿通淋，幫助維持正常的排尿狀態。
Traditionally used to support urination and healthy urinary flow.
清熱降火
Clearing Heat
傳統上用於清熱降火，常與其他清熱類草本材料搭配使用。
Traditionally used to clear heat and reduce excess heat according to traditional herbal practice, often combined with other cooling herbs.
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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This content is provided for general informational and reference purposes only and is not intended to replace professional advice, diagnosis, or recommendations. Please consult a qualified professional before using or consuming any Chinese herbal ingredients, and make appropriate choices according to your individual circumstances.
