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Purslane & Solo Garlic Soup

traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body against intestinal bacterial infections including E. coli and dysentery

In short: Purslane & Solo Garlic Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with clearing heat and supporting the body against intestinal bacterial infections including E. coli and dysentery. It is most often made for digestive wellness, immune support. Total time about 30 min. Key ingredients: purslane.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
900 ml
Digestive WellnessImmune Support
Purslane & Solo Garlic Soup

Why people make this soup

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a growing concern worldwide, and Cantonese food therapy has long included a practical answer: purslane (ma chi xian), a herb whose antibacterial reputation is well-documented in traditional Chinese medicine literature. Purslane is said to enter the large intestine, liver, and spleen meridians, and its antibacterial scope includes E. coli, Salmonella, dysentery bacillus, and Staphylococcus aureus — with particular effectiveness against bacterial dysentery, where traditional sources cite efficacy rates of 60–90%. Combined with solo garlic — which is traditionally valued in food therapy for digestive wellness — this 20-minute soup is Nourilo’s recommendation as a seasonal soup for warmer months.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Garlic · Randomized controlled trial, 120 participants · 2016
    Gamma-delta T and NK cells proliferated better and were more activated than with placebo. The number of illnesses did not differ significantly, but cold and flu severity and missed days were lower.Limitation: Cold and flu outcomes were self-reported in daily diaries, and the dose was a concentrated extract that is not comparable to dietary garlic.PubMed 26764332 · 2 more garlic studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

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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