Soups

Cuttlefish Bone, Monkey Head Mushroom & Pork Soup

traditionally associated with neutralising excess stomach acid and soothing gastric discomfort

In short: Cuttlefish Bone, Monkey Head Mushroom & Pork Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with neutralising excess stomach acid and soothing gastric discomfort. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, digestive wellness, bone & joint wellness. Total time about 60 min. Key ingredients: tangerine peel, lean pork.

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
Makes
600 ml
Cuttlefish Bone, Monkey Head Mushroom & Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Most acid reflux troubles trace back to lifestyle habits — eating late at night, indulging in fried, fatty, or sweet foods, drinking too much alcohol or fizzy drinks. The stomach never gets a proper rest, and before long you feel that familiar burning sensation rising in the chest. Nourilo recommends this soup not as a cure but as a supportive dish to pair with sensible eating: fewer late-night snacks, less coffee and acidic juices when symptoms flare, and crackers instead of cake between meals. The two main ingredients each bring something unique and research-backed to the table.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Tangerine peel · Randomized controlled trial, 72 participants · 2025
    The tangerine peel drink group showed significant reductions in body weight and triglycerides after the intervention compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Safety markers showed no adverse effects. Gut microbiota and serum metabolite profiles also differed.Limitation: Small pilot trial with only 55 of 72 participants completing. The fermented product is not the same as plain tangerine peel, and the control group is not described.PubMed 40225325

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

Safety first — read before you cook

This is a traditional food, not a treatment. Please check with your doctor or pharmacist before making it a regular part of your diet if you:

  • are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are cooking for a young child;
  • take regular medicines — especially blood thinners, blood-pressure, diabetes or immune-suppressing drugs;
  • have a kidney, liver or heart condition, or a known food allergy.

Stop eating it and seek advice if you notice an allergic reaction or feel unwell. Safety notes reviewed 8 October 2026 · How we write safety notes

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