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Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and lungs and eases a lingering cough

In short: Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup is a soup that Traditionally strengthens the spleen and lungs and eases a lingering cough. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, digestive wellness, energy & vitality. Total time about 1 hr 50 min. Key ingredients: chinese yam, snow fungus / white fungus, sweet and bitter apricot kernels, figs.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Total
1 hr 50 min
Makes
1.2 L
Respiratory & Lung WellnessDigestive WellnessEnergy & Vitality
Chinese Yam, Snow Fungus and Partridge Soup

Why people make this soup

Partridge makes a broth that is clear, naturally sweet and not at all greasy — which is exactly why Nourilo reaches for it when someone has a weak digestion, a cough that drags on with lots of phlegm, or a “deficient heat” constitution that struggles with rich tonics. Paired with Chinese yam, snow fungus, apricot kernels and figs, it is a gentle, restorative pot the whole family can share.

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
  • Ginger · Meta-analysis, 23 studies · 2022
    Overall, acute and delayed nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between ginger and control groups. A subgroup taking 1 g/day or less for over four days had less acute vomiting (OR 0.30).Limitation: Clinical heterogeneity between trials required subgroup analyses, and the authors state that sufficiently large, high-quality RCTs are still needed.PubMed 36501010 · 3 more ginger 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.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Apricot kernels: Raw apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which turns into cyanide after eating. EFSA estimates that half of one small raw kernel can exceed the safe level for a toddler. Use no more than the recipe states, never eat them raw, and do not serve them to young children. Source: European Food Safety Authority

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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