薏米有生熟之分，生薏米味甘淡，屬性微寒；熟薏米味甘淡，屬性平。 兩者一起煮有利水滲濕、健脾、除痹（改善肌肉筋骨關節麻木疼痛）、清熱排膿之效，主治濕邪引起的水腫、腹瀉、周身疼痛、膿痰等等。加入灯心草有利水通淋；清心降火的功效，灯心草主治淋病，水肿，小便不利，尿少涩痛，湿热黄疸，心烦不寐，小儿夜啼，喉痹，口舌生疮。
做法：将材料洗净放入锅中，倒入1L-1.5L清水，大火煮滚后转小火煲40分钟即可享用。可依个人喜好加入冬瓜糖/冰糖。
Mixed Barley water contains ferulic acid, an antioxidant that studies show can protect your cells from cancer-causing damage and prevent tumor growth. Additionally, barley's mix of dietary fibers reduces high blood sugar levels as well, a risk factor for chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Method: Wash the ingredients and put them in a pot, pour 1L-1.5L of water, bring to boil on high heat, then turn to low heat and simmer for 40 minutes, ready to serve. You may add winter melon sugar/rock sugar according to your preference.
