Soups
Longan, Ophiopogon and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup
traditionally associated with calming the mind, nourishing the heart, and supporting restful sleep
In short: Longan, Ophiopogon and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with calming the mind, nourishing the heart, and supporting restful sleep. It is most often made for skin & natural beauty, heart & circulation, sleep & calm. Total time about 45 min. Key ingredients: longan flesh, ophiopogon root, lily bulb, rock sugar.
Why people make this sweet soup
Modern urban life — relentless pressure, disrupted sleep, and emotions that never quite find their outlet — has a way of turning chronic irritability into a background hum. In traditional Chinese medicine thinking, sustained emotional stress can cause liver qi stagnation, which over time generates heat, and that heat disturbs the heart-mind (shen), leading to restlessness, palpitations, and insomnia. This three-ingredient sweet soup is Nourilo’s gentle answer to that pattern. Longan flesh nourishes the blood and anchors the spirit; ophiopogon root cools the system and moistens; lily bulb calms the nerves and supports the lungs. Together, they make a soothing sweet soup that can be eaten morning and evening — a small act of care that takes less than an hour to prepare.
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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