Plantain Herb, Coix Seed and Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

During summer months, sweating heavily depletes the body’s fluids — and active children who run around without drinking enough water can end up with dark, scanty urine and general discomfort, which Chinese medicine describes as “bladder damp-heat.” Nourilo has long recommended this fresh plantain herb soup as a gentle seasonal staple: when paired with coix seed and a couple of honey dates, the result is a clear, pleasant soup the whole family can enjoy. Think of it as a hydrating summer tune-up rather than medicine.