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Cicada Flower, Goji and Carrot Soup

Traditionally associated with supporting eyesight and protecting the eyes

In short: Cicada Flower, Goji and Carrot Soup is a soup that Traditionally associated with supporting eyesight and protecting the eyes. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, eye wellness, immune support. Total time about 1 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: goji berries, carrots.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
1 hr
Total
1 hr 20 min
Makes
1.2–1.5 L
Respiratory & Lung WellnessEye WellnessImmune Support
Cicada Flower, Goji and Carrot Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo has long been struck by how closely the cicada flower’s life cycle mirrors that of cordyceps: a cicada larva colonised by a fungus, from whose head a pale, branching fruiting body emerges in summer, then dried for use. Folk tradition has used it for children’s restlessness, night-crying and weakening eyesight, and modern research has noted its composition is similar to cordyceps. Paired with goji, prinsepia kernel and carrot, this gentle soup is enjoyed to support the eyes and build general vitality.

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.

  • Goji berries · Meta-analysis, 161 participants · 2012
    Compared with placebo (n=80), the goji juice group (n=81) reported greater improvements in several self-rated symptoms, including stress, mental acuity, sleep quality and overall well-being, under a random effects model.Limitation: Outcomes were self-reported symptom questionnaires, and several symptoms showed significant heterogeneity across the four pooled trials of a single branded juice.PubMed 22897500 · 3 more goji berries 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

  • Goji berries: A few cases of raised INR (a bleeding-risk marker) have been reported in people taking warfarin after drinking concentrated goji tea or wine. If you take a blood thinner, check with your doctor. Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering — Lycium

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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