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Ligustrum & Longan Lean Pork Soup

Calms the mind, supports restful sleep & memory

In short: Ligustrum & Longan Lean Pork Soup is a soup that Calms the mind, supports restful sleep & memory. It is most often made for skin & natural beauty, sleep & calm. Total time about 1 hr 5 min. Key ingredients: longan flesh, lean pork.

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Prep
5 min
Cook
1 hr
Total
1 hr 5 min
Makes
0.9–1.2 L
Skin & Natural BeautySleep & Calm
Ligustrum & Longan Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

Long hours of thinking and mental strain leave many city dwellers lying awake at night, forgetful by day. In the Chinese food-therapy tradition, the answer isn’t a stronger sedative — it’s gently nourishing the body so the mind can settle on its own. This mild soup pairs two classic calming ingredients with lean pork and is gentle enough for the whole family.

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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