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Sea Coconut, Fritillary Bulb, Almond and Crocodile Meat Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing lung and kidney, dissolving phlegm, and easing cough in children

In short: Sea Coconut, Fritillary Bulb, Almond and Crocodile Meat Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with nourishing lung and kidney, dissolving phlegm, and easing cough in children. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, children's wellness, kidney & urinary wellness. Total time about 3 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: tangerine peel, honey dates.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
3 hr
Total
3 hr 20 min
Makes
1.2 L
Respiratory & Lung WellnessChildren's WellnessKidney & Urinary WellnessEveryday Balance
Sea Coconut, Fritillary Bulb, Almond and Crocodile Meat Soup

Why people make this soup

Children often have relatively underdeveloped lung qi — after a cold or respiratory infection, they can end up coughing for weeks, sometimes breaking into wheezing at night. Rather than reaching for suppressants repeatedly, Cantonese families traditionally turn to a restorative lung-nourishing broth to help build the child’s respiratory resilience over time. This soup is one of Nourilo’s go-to recommendations for this situation.

Crocodile meat, which has been a feature of Cantonese tonic cooking for generations, is traditionally regarded as deeply nourishing to the lungs and kidneys. Combined with the classic phlegm-clearing trio of sea coconut, fritillary bulb, and apricot kernels, the result is a naturally sweet, fragrant soup that children generally enjoy.

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

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

  • Apricot kernels: Raw apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which turns into cyanide after eating. EFSA estimates that half of one small raw kernel can exceed the safe level for a toddler. Use no more than the recipe states, never eat them raw, and do not serve them to young children. Source: European Food Safety Authority

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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