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Codonopsis, Polygonatum and White Atractylodes Soup

Traditionally used to tonify the spleen, support energy levels, and nourish the blood

In short: Codonopsis, Polygonatum and White Atractylodes Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to tonify the spleen, support energy levels, and nourish the blood. It is most often made for digestive wellness, energy & vitality, blood nourishment. Total time about 70 min. Key ingredients: codonopsis root, white atractylodes rhizome, tangerine peel, red dates.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min
Makes
600 ml
Digestive WellnessEnergy & VitalityBlood NourishmentEveryday Balance
Codonopsis, Polygonatum and White Atractylodes Soup

Why people make this soup

Some people managing hyperthyroidism experience a paradox: despite the condition’s association with a fast metabolism, they feel persistently exhausted. Muscle weakness, poor appetite, and loose stools can all be signs that the spleen and digestive system need support — an angle that Chinese food therapy is particularly well suited to address as a complement to medical care. This modest, fragrant broth combines three classic qi-building herbs: codonopsis (a gentle alternative to ginseng for everyday use), polygonatum (which additionally nourishes the blood and supports immune function), and white atractylodes (which helps the spleen run more efficiently). The addition of tangerine peel prevents the tonic herbs from causing any sense of digestive sluggishness.

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.

  • Tangerine peel · Randomized controlled trial, 72 participants · 2025
    The tangerine peel drink group showed significant reductions in body weight and triglycerides after the intervention compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Safety markers showed no adverse effects. Gut microbiota and serum metabolite profiles also differed.Limitation: Small pilot trial with only 55 of 72 participants completing. The fermented product is not the same as plain tangerine peel, and the control group is not described.PubMed 40225325
  • 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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