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.