紅棗為棗的成熟果實經乾燥後所得，是傳統食療及草本文化中常見的果實類材料。
Hong Zao, commonly known as Red Date or Jujube, refers to the mature fruit of the jujube tree after drying. It is a familiar fruit ingredient in traditional dietary and herbal culture.
認識一味藥材，了解一段草本文化
Discover an Herb, Explore a Story of Herbal Culture
紅棗｜自然甘甜的滋養果實
Hong Zao | A Naturally Sweet Nourishing Fruit
在眾多傳統食材及草本材料之中，紅棗以紅褐色的外觀、自然甘甜的味道而廣為人熟悉。紅棗是棗樹的成熟果實，鮮棗成熟後經過採收及乾燥，果皮會由紅色逐漸變成紅褐色，表面帶有自然皺紋。
乾燥後的紅棗果肉柔韌，帶有自然的甜味。切開後，可以看到果肉及中央的棗核。在傳統食療文化中，紅棗是一種十分常見的滋養類食材，經常用於湯品、茶飲、粥品及甜湯之中。
它味道甘甜，容易與不同藥材及食材搭配，也常被加入配方中調和整體風味。一顆經過陽光與時間乾燥的果實，保留自然甘甜，成為傳統飲食文化中熟悉的滋養食材。
Among traditional food and herbal ingredients, Hong Zao is widely recognised for its reddish-brown appearance and naturally sweet flavour. Hong Zao is the mature fruit of the jujube tree. After harvesting and drying, the skin changes from red to reddish-brown and develops natural wrinkles.
The dried fruit has a soft and chewy texture with a naturally sweet flavour. When cut open, the fruit flesh and central seed can be seen. In traditional dietary culture, red dates are widely regarded as a nourishing food ingredient and are commonly used in soups, herbal teas, congee and sweet soups.
Their naturally sweet flavour makes them easy to combine with other herbs and ingredients, and they are often added to formulations to create a more balanced taste. A fruit naturally preserved through drying, retaining its gentle sweetness, has become a familiar nourishing ingredient in traditional food culture.
本草特性
Herbal Properties
溫性藥材
Warm-Natured Herb
傳統中醫理論認為，紅棗屬溫性，
味甘，性質偏溫，
常作為滋養類食材使用。
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, Red Date is considered warm in nature and sweet in flavour, and is traditionally used as a nourishing food ingredient.
補中益氣
Supporting Vitality
傳統上用於補中益氣，常作為滋養脾胃及補益類配方中的材料。
Traditionally used to support vitality and nourish the middle, and commonly included in traditional nourishing formulations.
養血安神
Nourishing Blood & Supporting Calm
傳統上用於養血安神，常見於傳統滋養類茶飲及湯品。
Traditionally used to nourish Blood and support a sense of calm, and is commonly found in nourishing teas and soups.
健脾和胃
Supporting Digestion
傳統上用於健脾和胃，常與其他食材及草本材料搭配於湯品中。
Traditionally used to support the Spleen and Stomach and commonly combined with other herbs and ingredients in soups.
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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