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Lotus Seed, Fat Choy and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally strengthens the spleen and clears phlegm-heat, associated with blood-pressure support

In short: Lotus Seed, Fat Choy and Lean Pork Soup is a soup that Traditionally strengthens the spleen and clears phlegm-heat, associated with blood-pressure support. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, digestive wellness, heart & circulation. Total time about 2 hr 15 min. Key ingredients: lotus seeds, lean pork, red dates.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 15 min
Makes
0.9–1.2 L
Respiratory & Lung WellnessDigestive WellnessHeart & Circulation
Lotus Seed, Fat Choy and Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

This lotus seed, fat choy and lean pork soup is traditionally said to strengthen the spleen, harmonize the stomach and clear phlegm-heat. It is traditionally favored by those managing high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, coronary issues or weight concerns who also tend toward a weak spleen with phlegm — the kind who eat little, tire easily and have loose stools.

What studies say about the key ingredients

Traditional use is not the same as clinical proof. Here is the strongest human research we found for each ingredient, limitations included.

  • Lotus seeds · Randomized crossover trial, 10 participants · 2019
    Lotus seed meals had a low glycemic index (GI 21–51 across the lotus seed and adzuki bean meals), while several other starchy foods did not differ significantly from rice. Lotus seed's in vitro hydrolysis index was also lower than that of other test foods.Limitation: Only ten healthy participants and acute single-meal tests, so findings may not apply to people with diabetes or to long-term intake.PubMed 30875961
  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates studies

From the Nourilo Research Library. Findings come from specific doses, extracts and populations and may not apply to a home-cooked recipe.

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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