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American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup
Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the bowel against heat and dryness
In short: American Ginseng, Wood Ear and Fig Soup is a soup that Traditionally nourishes yin and supports the bowel against heat and dryness. It is most often made for digestive wellness, cleansing & regularity, cooling & summer heat. Total time about 1 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: american ginseng, figs.
Why people make this soup
Nourilo notes that the cause of ulcerative colitis isn’t fully understood — it may relate to the immune system, stress, sensitive nerves or diet, and tends to affect young and middle-aged adults. He frames this gentle soup for the pattern of bowel heat with a dry throat and mouth, tiredness, inner restlessness and warm palms. It’s a light, soothing bowl meant to support yin while easing that hot, dry quality.
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.
- American ginseng
The change in the general fatigue score was not significantly different from placebo at 4 weeks (P = .07). At 8 weeks, the ginseng group improved more than placebo (20 vs 10.3, P = .003). Toxicities did not differ between arms.Limitation: The primary endpoint at 4 weeks was not statistically significant, and fatigue was self-reported. Benefit appeared greater in people still receiving cancer treatment.PubMed 23853057 · 1 more american ginseng study
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.
Ingredient notes for this recipe
- American ginseng: Has been shown to weaken the effect of warfarin and may lower blood sugar. Talk to your doctor first if you take blood thinners or diabetes medicines. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — American Ginseng
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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