Lion's Mane, Astragalus and Chinese Yam Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) has been eaten in China for centuries and is one of the few culinary mushrooms that has attracted genuine modern scientific interest for its potential effects on the gastrointestinal lining. Traditional Chinese food therapy describes it as benefiting the five organs, aiding digestion, and strengthening the spleen and stomach. Some modern studies suggest that lion’s mane may support the repair of stomach and intestinal mucosa, making it of interest to people dealing with gastric ulcers, nervous exhaustion, or recovering from surgery.

Nourilo combines it here with astragalus (bei qi), a root well known in Chinese herbal tradition for supporting defensive qi and accelerating wound healing, and Chinese yam (huai shan), a gentle, spleen-strengthening ingredient that most people tolerate very well. Together they make a mild, slightly earthy broth that is suitable for the whole family.