白芍為毛茛科植物芍藥的乾燥根，是傳統本草中常見的藥材之一，經乾燥及適當加工後使用。
認識一味藥材，了解一段草本文化
Discover an Herb, Explore a Story of Herbal Culture
白芍｜一味蘊含「柔和」智慧的草本
White Peony Root | A Traditional Herb Associated with Balance and Gentleness
古人生活在山林之間，善於從大自然尋找不同的草本，並透過長久累積的經驗，將它們融入傳統本草文化之中。
白芍，便是其中一味流傳已久的藥材。它的根部呈長圓柱形或略彎曲，表面帶有自然的縱向紋理，色澤柔和，氣味淡雅。
在傳統本草文化中，白芍常被用於養血調經、柔肝止痛等傳統應用方向，也常與其他草本搭配使用，融入不同的傳統草本配方之中。
From ancient times, people have looked to nature for different herbs and, through generations of accumulated experience, incorporated them into traditional herbal culture.
White Peony Root （Bai Shao）is one of these long-used herbal materials. Its root is generally long and cylindrical or slightly curved, with natural longitudinal markings, a soft colour and a mild herbal aroma.
In traditional Chinese herbal culture, White Peony Root（Bai Shao）has traditionally been used in applications associated with nourishing the blood and supporting menstrual balance, as well as soothing the Liver and easing discomfort. It is also commonly combined with other herbs in traditional herbal formulations.
本草特性
Herbal Properties
涼性藥材
Cool-Natured Herb
傳統中醫理論認為，白芍性微寒，屬於較為偏涼性的藥材。
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, Bai Shao is considered slightly cold in nature and is traditionally classified as a cool-natured herb.
養血滋陰
Nourishing Blood
傳統本草中，白芍常用於養血，為其傳統應用中的重要方向。
Traditionally, Bai Shao is used in herbal formulations associated with nourishing the blood.
柔肝和調
Soothing the Liver
白芍傳統上常用於柔肝，體現其在傳統本草中的經典應用特色。
Traditionally used in herbal formulations associated with soothing the liver, this is one of Bai Shao’s classic applications in herbal practice.
舒緩緊張
Relieving Tension
傳統本草中，白芍具有緩急之應用，常見於不同的草本配方之中。
In traditional herbal practice, Bai Shao is associated with relieving tension and is commonly included in various herbal formulations.
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
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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