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Phyllanthus, Burdock, Carrot and Pork Rib Soup
Traditionally used to support healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
In short: Phyllanthus, Burdock, Carrot and Pork Rib Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to support healthy cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. It is most often made for blood sugar balance, heart & circulation. Total time about 105 min. Key ingredients: burdock root, carrot, pork ribs.
Why people make this soup
High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar — collectively called “san gao” or “the three highs” in Cantonese health culture — are among the most common lifestyle concerns in modern urban populations. Nourilo brings together three powerful ingredients in this soup: phyllanthus (yu gan zi, also known as Indian gooseberry or amla), famous in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for its extraordinary vitamin C content and liver-protective properties; fresh burdock root, which research suggests may help lower blood sugar and cholesterol; and carrot, which adds sweetness and is rich in beta-carotene. Together with pork ribs for depth of flavour, this makes a delicious and protective family soup suitable for weekly rotation.
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.
- Burdock root
Compared with placebo, root powder was associated with higher superoxide dismutase and catalase, lower malondialdehyde and C-reactive protein, and smaller ovarian volumes. Hirsutism and menstrual frequency results are not reported in the abstract.Limitation: Small single-centre trial of 60 women, recruited by convenience sampling. The 460 mg/day dose is much smaller than typical food intake.PubMed 41757842 · 2 more burdock root 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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