Black Moss, Dried Oyster, Shiitake and Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

High blood pressure and constipation are two common troubles of later life — and constipation can itself push blood pressure up. Nourilo notes that most age-related constipation is not from internal heat but from the natural decline of qi and blood with age, so the gentlest approach is to nourish essence and blood while softly easing the bowel. This soup of black moss, dried oyster, shiitake and lean pork is traditionally associated with exactly that, plus support for healthy blood pressure.