Soups
Coriander, Basil, Turmeric and Fish Head Soup
Traditionally used to promote circulation, reduce inflammation and ease headaches
In short: Coriander, Basil, Turmeric and Fish Head Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to promote circulation, reduce inflammation and ease headaches. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, heart & circulation. Total time about 35 min. Key ingredients: coriander / cilantro.
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, is associated with healthy circulation and overall wellbeing.
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.
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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