Lotus Seed, Cicada Shell and Rush Pith Soup

Why people make this soup

When a young child cries through the night, the first job is to rule out the obvious: is the nappy wet, is the room too warm or too cold, is the clothing too tight? Once those are ruled out, traditional Cantonese food therapy points to internal heat along the heart channel — the child is overstimulated, perhaps from a loud outing or too many visitors during the day, and their little nervous system cannot wind down. This simple three-ingredient preparation has been trusted by Cantonese families for generations. It is mild, naturally low in strong flavours, and Nourilo often recommends it as a starter tea for infants under one year old.