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Coco de Mer, Snow Fungus, and Lily Bulb Soup (Hai Di Ye Xue Er Bai He Tang)

traditionally used to moisten the lungs, reduce phlegm, and support respiratory wellness

In short: Coco de Mer, Snow Fungus, and Lily Bulb Soup (Hai Di Ye Xue Er Bai He Tang) is a soup that traditionally used to moisten the lungs, reduce phlegm, and support respiratory wellness. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness. Total time about 2 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: lily bulb, sweet and bitter apricot kernels, figs, lean pork.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
20 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 20 min
Makes
0.9–1.2 L
Respiratory & Lung Wellness
Coco de Mer, Snow Fungus, and Lily Bulb Soup (Hai Di Ye Xue Er Bai He Tang)

Why people make this soup

Air pollution, long-term smoking, and chronic respiratory inflammation all take a gradual toll on the lungs. Traditional food therapy suggests that supporting the lungs should be an ongoing daily habit rather than something reserved for when you are already ill. This soup — with its combination of authentic coco de mer, snow fungus, and lily bulb — is Nourilo’s go-to recipe for keeping the respiratory system nourished and resilient. It is associated in traditional practice with dissolving phlegm, soothing cough, and supporting smooth, comfortable breathing. The soup is naturally sweet and pleasant, making it easy to drink regularly.

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.

  • Snow fungus · Randomized controlled trial · 2018
    The Tremella fuciformis groups showed greater improvements than placebo in subjective memory complaint scores, short-term memory and executive function tests. Adverse event frequency was similar across high-dose, low-dose and placebo groups.Limitation: Small sample with only 15 people in the placebo group and a short 8-week duration; the brain imaging findings were exploratory.PubMed 29319408

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.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Apricot kernels: Raw apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which turns into cyanide after eating. EFSA estimates that half of one small raw kernel can exceed the safe level for a toddler. Use no more than the recipe states, never eat them raw, and do not serve them to young children. Source: European Food Safety Authority

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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