Coriander, Basil, Turmeric and Fish Head Soup

Why people make this soup

The combination of coriander with sweet basil and fresh turmeric produces a wonderfully aromatic broth that stimulates appetite and, according to traditional food therapy, promotes blood circulation, fights inflammation and helps prevent cognitive decline.

Each ingredient brings a specific quality: coriander is rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants that help repair cells and slow ageing; sweet basil is associated with anti-inflammatory effects and headache relief; turmeric (huang jiang) contains curcumin, widely studied for its anti-inflammatory properties, and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to move qi and ease stiffness in the shoulders and neck; bighead carp head warms the stomach, tonifies qi, clears dizziness and nourishes the brain.