Glehnia, Sea Polygonatum, Apple, Pear and Fig Soup

Why people make this soup

When the air turns dry and respiratory illnesses start going around, Nourilo turns to this soup as one of his reliable go-to combinations for the whole family. What makes it particularly appealing is that it tastes genuinely pleasant — the natural sweetness of apple, Asian pear, and figs means no sugar is needed, and children rarely refuse it. From a food-therapy perspective, the combination of glehnia root and sea polygonatum provides the classic yin-nourishing and heat-clearing base, while the three fruits each contribute their own well-researched properties. Research suggests that eating apples regularly is associated with better lung function and respiratory health — likely due to the quercetin and other antioxidants they contain. Asian pears have long been used in Chinese food culture to moisten and cool the lungs. Figs bring gentle anti-inflammatory and throat-soothing qualities.