Ginkgo, Peppercorn and Euryale Pork Stomach Soup

Why people make this soup

In summer, many people cool down with cold drinks and chilled foods. An occasional treat is fine, but regularly consuming very cold or raw foods can, according to traditional Chinese medicine, weaken what is known as “stomach cold” — showing up as a constant feeling of coolness in the abdomen, a bland taste in the mouth, a tendency to feel slightly nauseous, and perhaps excessive clear saliva. This pattern can extend to the kidneys, contributing to frequent nighttime urination, loose stools before dawn, and, in women, excessive vaginal discharge. This classic soup uses pork stomach together with peppercorns, ginkgo, and euryale to warm the middle, support the stomach, and nourish kidney function.