Dang Shen, Astragalus and Huang Jing Lean-Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Some people whose system is running hot feel their arms and legs go soft and weak, can’t lift heavy things, lose their appetite, grow thinner and feel worn out. In traditional thinking this points to a shortage of spleen qi, calling for gentle, qi-supporting food therapy. This dang shen, astragalus and huang jing lean-pork soup is traditionally used to support the spleen, boost qi and build strength — helpful for the kind of muscle weakness that comes with a weak spleen qi.