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Loofah, Rosebud and Poria Soup

Traditionally used to support clearer skin and ease blotchy pigmentation

In short: Loofah, Rosebud and Poria Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to support clearer skin and ease blotchy pigmentation. It is most often made for skin & natural beauty, weight & metabolism. Total time about 45 min. Key ingredients: chrysanthemum.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min
Makes
1 pot
Skin & Natural BeautyWeight & Metabolism
Loofah, Rosebud and Poria Soup

Why people make this soup

Melasma is that symmetrical, butterfly-shaped brownish pigmentation many people notice across the cheeks — sometimes called “pregnancy spots” or “liver spots.” Nourilo’s loofah, rosebud and poria soup is a light, floral pot traditionally taken to clear heat, move the blood and drain damp, which is why people reach for it when skin looks tired, lined, or puffy and prone to dark patches.

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.

  • Chrysanthemum · Randomized controlled trial, 37 participants · 2023
    Compared with the high-fat meal alone, the extract group had lower postprandial glucose at 1 hour and higher antioxidant markers (T-AOC, SOD, GSH), with lower MDA. Incremental area under the curve did not differ significantly between groups.Limitation: Small sample of healthy young adults given a single high-fat meal, so longer-term effects and effects in people with metabolic conditions are unknown.PubMed 36677639 · 1 more chrysanthemum study

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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