Soups
Longan and Lily Bulb Soup
traditionally used to calm the mind and support restful sleep
In short: Longan and Lily Bulb Soup is a soup that traditionally used to calm the mind and support restful sleep. It is most often made for sleep & calm, energy & vitality. Total time about 25 min.
Why people make this soup
When life keeps your mind racing long past bedtime, traditional Chinese food therapy has long turned to simple, nourishing brews rather than complicated remedies. This two-ingredient soup pairs dried longan flesh with lily bulb — two ingredients that have been used in Cantonese kitchens for generations to settle an overexcited nervous system. It is light, mildly sweet, and easy enough to make on a weeknight. Nourilo recommends sipping it consistently over several days rather than expecting overnight results.
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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