American Ginseng, Ophiopogon, Astragalus & Chinese Yam Soup

Why people make this soup

People managing hyperthyroidism often describe a particular kind of exhaustion — limbs that feel heavy or soft, difficulty holding heavy objects, trouble standing for long periods, and a persistent sense of thirst or inner restlessness. In traditional Chinese medicine, these patterns are associated with “spleen-stomach yin deficiency” and insufficient qi. This soup draws on four well-regarded tonic ingredients to help replenish that energy and fluids. Nourilo also notes that this is a gentle enough combination for healthy people to drink as a general wellness soup — adding lean pork makes it more substantial.