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Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup

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

In short: Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup is a soup that Traditionally used as a gentle companion for heat-type urinary discomfort. It is most often made for kidney & urinary wellness, everyday balance. Total time about 1 hr 5 min. Key ingredients: rush pith.

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Prep
5 min
Cook
1 hr
Total
1 hr 5 min
Makes
2 servings
Kidney & Urinary WellnessEveryday Balance
Dried Persimmon and Rush Pith Soup

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”.

Method

  1. Cut the dried persimmon cakes into pieces.
  2. Rinse the rush pith.
  3. Put both in a pot with 1.5 L of water and simmer about 1 hour down to 600 ml. Take in 2 portions over the day.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup is also traditionally considered helpful for those with blood in the stool, or who feel restless, hot and thirsty. Dried persimmon is high in sugar, so limit it to about two a day.

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.

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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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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