Four-Vine & Peach Kernel Soup

Why people make this soup

Many jobs mean long hours standing or sitting — teachers, healthcare workers, chefs — which can make varicose veins more likely. Older adults, those who lift heavy loads, people carrying extra weight, pregnant women and long-term smokers may also be prone to them through poorer circulation. Early on there may be just faint bluish lines on the calf; later the legs can ache, feel heavy and cramp, with twisting, web- or worm-like veins appearing. Nourilo shares this “four-vine” soup, traditionally used to support circulation and ease the channels — best at the early stage, alongside gentle exercise and not sitting or standing too long.

Method

1. Soak and rinse each ingredient separately.
2. Add everything to 1.8 L of water.
3. Simmer 1 hour until reduced to 600 ml.

Nourilo’s Tips

This soup has a mild herbal taste and also suits people with rheumatic aches. But pregnant women must not take it. If the herbal flavour is too strong, you can add red jujubes and a little lean pork.