Congee & Porridge
Beancurd Skin, Ginkgo and Tangerine Peel Congee
Traditionally used to support the lungs and ease chronic cough or wheezing associated with lung deficiency
In short: Beancurd Skin, Ginkgo and Tangerine Peel Congee is a congee & porridge that Traditionally used to support the lungs and ease chronic cough or wheezing associated with lung deficiency. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, skin & natural beauty, everyday balance. Total time about 55 min. Key ingredients: ginkgo nuts, tangerine peel, white rice.
Why people make this congee
With air quality problems and urban pollution affecting more and more people, chronic bronchitis and cough-related complaints have become increasingly common — especially in colder months when respiratory systems are already under stress. This congee has long been prepared in Cantonese households as a nourishing, easy-to-digest meal for people whose lungs feel weakened: think persistent low-level cough, shortness of breath on mild exertion, or wheezing that lingers long after a cold has passed. The texture is smooth and warming, and the combination of ingredients comes together in a way that is both satisfying and gentle on a recovering digestive system.
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.
- Tangerine peel
The tangerine peel drink group showed significant reductions in body weight and triglycerides after the intervention compared with the control group (p < 0.05). Safety markers showed no adverse effects. Gut microbiota and serum metabolite profiles also differed.Limitation: Small pilot trial with only 55 of 72 participants completing. The fermented product is not the same as plain tangerine peel, and the control group is not described.PubMed 40225325
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.
Ingredient notes for this recipe
- Ginkgo nuts: Fresh ginkgo seeds are toxic, and serious side effects have occurred after eating roasted seeds. Always cook them thoroughly, keep to the small amount in the recipe, and take extra care when serving children. Source: NIH NCCIH — Ginkgo
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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