Congee & Porridge
Lotus Leaf, Rush Pith and Ophiopogon Barley Congee
Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat and calm the mind
In short: Lotus Leaf, Rush Pith and Ophiopogon Barley Congee is a congee & porridge that Traditionally used to nourish yin, clear heat and calm the mind. It is most often made for cooling & summer heat, children's wellness, sleep & calm. Total time about 1 hr 10 min. Key ingredients: lotus leaf, rush pith, ophiopogon root, rock sugar.
Why people make this congee
In traditional thinking, children are said to have “an abundance of liver, a shortage of spleen” — meaning their inner fire flares easily. Nourilo notes that when a child is short on sleep and heat builds up, you may see chapped, dry lips and sudden irritability for no clear reason. This congee is a soft, mild-tasting bowl traditionally used to nourish yin, gently clear that excess heart-fire and help an unsettled little one calm down.
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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