Soups

Dragon Tongue Leaf Apple Soup

traditionally supports lung moisture and helps clear phlegm

In short: Dragon Tongue Leaf Apple Soup is a soup that traditionally supports lung moisture and helps clear phlegm. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness. Total time about 40 min. Key ingredients: apple, carrot, lean pork.

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Makes
1.2 L
Dragon Tongue Leaf Apple Soup

Why people make this soup

Fresh dragon tongue leaf is a mild, easy-to-find herb available at Chinese or Asian grocers and online. Its gentle nature makes it well-suited for people dealing with lung-heat coughs, excess phlegm, dry mouth, or sluggish digestion. Unlike many herbal preparations, it has a light, pleasant flavour — not heavy or medicinal. Paired with sweet apple and carrot, it becomes a nourishing everyday soup that the whole household can enjoy.

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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