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Watercress, Golden Luo Han Guo and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Traditionally taken to clear heat, moisten the lungs and ease dryness

In short: Watercress, Golden Luo Han Guo and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup is a soup that Traditionally taken to clear heat, moisten the lungs and ease dryness. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cleansing & regularity, cooling & summer heat. Total time about 2 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: watercress, carrot, duck gizzards, lean pork.

Prep
20 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 20 min
Makes
1.2–1.5 L
Watercress, Golden Luo Han Guo and Dried Duck Gizzard Soup

Why people make this soup

In cold weather we cluster around hotpot and barbecue, and the rich food piles up before we notice. That kind of eating not only raises body fat and cholesterol, it also leaves many people feeling “heaty” — dry mouth, mouth ulcers, constipation, sticky eyes, breakouts, a short temper. Nourilo brews this soup to bring things back into balance: clearing heat while gently moistening the lungs.

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.

  • Golden monk fruit · Systematic review, 5 studies · 2025
    Across five randomized trials, monk fruit extract was associated with 10-18% lower postprandial glucose and 12-22% lower insulin responses. No severe adverse effects were observed.Limitation: Only five trials were included, and the authors state that long-term clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and efficacy.PubMed 40362742 · 2 more golden monk fruit 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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