🌿 本草綱目聊天室：長豆

🌿 本草綱目聊天室：長豆｜Yardlong Bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) Herbal Compendium Chatroom: Yardlong Bean --- 🥒 介紹 / Introduction 長豆（Yardlong Bean），又稱豇豆，為豆科（Fabaceae）植物的嫩莢，莖細長、翠綠，富含蛋白質、膳食纖維、維生素和礦物質。常用於炒菜、涼拌、燉煮等料理。 其味甘、性涼，入脾、胃經，有清熱解毒、益氣養血、利水消腫的作用，適合體內有熱、脾胃不適或需要補充營養的人群。 Yardlong bean, also known as cowpea, is a long green pod rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It is commonly used in stir-fries, salads, and stews. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is sweet and cool, supporting spleen and stomach, clearing heat and toxins, tonifying qi and blood, and promoting urination. --- 🟢 三聖對話 / The Three Herbal Sages Chat 扁鵲 Bian Que： 「長豆甘涼，清熱解毒，利水消腫。」 “Yardlong beans are sweet and cool, clearing heat, detoxifying, and reducing swelling.” 華佗 Hua Tuo： 「炒食或燉煮皆宜，補充營養，助脾胃。」 “Good for stir-fry or stewing; provides nutrition and supports spleen and stomach.” 李時珍 Li Shizhen： 「長豆入膳，益氣養血，健體消暑。」 “Used in meals, yardlong beans tonify qi and blood, supporting health and relieving summer heat.” --- 🟡 中醫功效 / Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits 清熱解毒 / Clears heat & detoxifies 益氣養血 / Tonifies qi & blood 利水消腫 / Promotes urination & reduces swelling 健脾胃 / Supports spleen & stomach 適用人群 / Suitable for： 體內有熱、脾胃不適、氣血不足、夏季消暑者 People with internal heat, weak digestion, low energy, or in need of cooling during summer. --- 🔵 西方營養學 / Western Nutritional Perspective 高纖維 / Rich in dietary fiber 含植物蛋白 / Source of plant protein 含維生素A、C / Vitamins A & C 含鉀、鐵、鈣等礦物質 / Contains potassium, iron, calcium 低脂低卡 / Low fat & low calorie 可能有助 / May help： 促進消化、補充能量、增強免疫力 Supports digestion, boosts energy, and enhances immunity. --- 🍳 烹飪建議 / Cooking Tips 清炒 / Stir-fried with garlic or other vegetables 燉煮 / Added to soups or stews 涼拌 / Blanched and used in salads 蒸煮 / Steamed with light seasoning --- 💡 小貼士 / Quick Tip 長豆需熟食以免影響消化，烹煮時間不宜過長，以保持口感與營養。 Cook yardlong beans thoroughly to aid digestion; avoid overcooking to preserve texture and nutrients. --- 🌿