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Five-Finger Peach, Niu Da Li, Chestnut and Scarlet Runner Bean Soup

Traditionally used to ease fatigue, strengthen the spleen and relax the sinews

In short: Five-Finger Peach, Niu Da Li, Chestnut and Scarlet Runner Bean Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to ease fatigue, strengthen the spleen and relax the sinews. It is most often made for digestive wellness, sleep & calm, energy & vitality. Total time about 2 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: poria, chestnuts, red dates.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 20 min
Makes
1.2 L
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Five-Finger Peach, Niu Da Li, Chestnut and Scarlet Runner Bean Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather swings between cold and warm and turns damp and foggy, a lot of people feel heavy and drowsy, with a stuffy chest, bloating and achy limbs. In food-therapy terms this is the body’s yang energy not flowing freely while dampness builds up. This soup is Nourilo’s answer: it strengthens the spleen, helps clear dampness and relaxes the sinews.

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.

  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates studies

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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