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Almond Milk, Snow Fungus, and Papaya Sweet Soup

Traditionally nourishes the lungs, calms internal heat, and supports skin hydration

In short: Almond Milk, Snow Fungus, and Papaya Sweet Soup is a soup that Traditionally nourishes the lungs, calms internal heat, and supports skin hydration. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, skin & natural beauty, sleep & calm. Total time about 35 min. Key ingredients: snow fungus, rock sugar.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
3–4 servings
Respiratory & Lung WellnessSkin & Natural BeautySleep & CalmEveryday Balance
Almond Milk, Snow Fungus, and Papaya Sweet Soup

Why people make this soup

Late nights at work, irregular sleep, long hours in front of screens — over time, this kind of lifestyle tends to make itself visible on the skin. The complexion becomes dull and dry, fine lines appear earlier than expected, and some people notice breakouts related to internal heat and hormonal imbalance. In traditional Chinese food therapy, this pattern is often described as “liver blood deficiency with internal heat.” This sweet soup is Nourilo’s approachable answer: almond milk for the lungs, snow fungus for deep yin nourishment, and ripe papaya for natural sweetness and skin-nourishing enzymes. It comes together in less than 30 minutes and tastes genuinely wonderful — more like a dessert than a medicinal drink.

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.

  • Snow fungus · Randomized controlled trial · 2018
    The Tremella fuciformis groups showed greater improvements than placebo in subjective memory complaint scores, short-term memory and executive function tests. Adverse event frequency was similar across high-dose, low-dose and placebo groups.Limitation: Small sample with only 15 people in the placebo group and a short 8-week duration; the brain imaging findings were exploratory.PubMed 29319408

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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