Longan, Ophiopogon and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup

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.

Method

1. Rinse the longan flesh and ophiopogon root.
2. Place the longan flesh and ophiopogon root in a pot with 1.2 L of water.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the lily bulb (fresh or dried) and rock sugar.
5. Continue to cook for a further 10 minutes.
6. Serve warm — drink the soup and eat all the ingredients. One bowl in the morning and one in the evening.

Nourilo’s Tips

This sweet soup nourishes blood and calms the spirit. Morning and evening, one bowl each — a gentle, consistent approach is how food therapy works best. Remember to pause during any cold or illness, and if you tend toward yin deficiency with heat, swap longan for red dates for a less warming effect.