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Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup

Name: Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Asian, Wellness
Ingredients: Dried persimmon cakes — 2 (360 g); Rush pith — 7.5 g

Traditionally used as a gentle companion for heat-type urinary discomfort

By Bro Niu · Registered Nutritionist & TCM Practitioner

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr
Total: 1 hr 5 min
Makes: 2 servings

Kidney & Urinary Wellness Everyday Balance

Why people make this soup

Nourilo wants to be honest here: blood in the urine is something to take seriously and have a doctor look at, because the colour and amount vary and the causes range widely. Food therapy can only play a supporting role. This simple two-ingredient soup of dried persimmon and rush pith is traditionally used for the pattern of frequent, urgent, painful urination with bright-red blood that Chinese tradition links to “lower-burner heat”.

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Frequently asked questions

What is this soup traditionally used for?

This two-ingredient soup of dried persimmon and rush pith is traditionally used as a gentle companion for heat-type urinary discomfort — specifically the pattern of frequent, urgent, painful urination with bright-red blood that Chinese tradition links to "lower-burner heat." It plays only a supporting role; blood in the urine always needs a doctor.

How much does this recipe make, and how is it taken?

The recipe makes 2 servings. After simmering 1.5 L of water down to 600 ml, the soup is taken in 2 portions over the day.

Is there anything else this soup is traditionally considered helpful for?

According to the recipe notes, this soup is also traditionally considered helpful for those with blood in the stool, or who feel restless, hot, and thirsty.

Is there anything to be cautious about with the dried persimmon in this soup?

Dried persimmon is high in sugar, so the recipe advises limiting it to about two a day.

How long does this soup take to prepare and cook?

Preparation takes about 5 minutes, and simmering takes about 1 hour, for a total time of approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.

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