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Vietnamese Mint, Ginger, Scallion and Fish Slice Soup

A warming, sweat-promoting soup traditionally used at the first signs of a cold

In short: Vietnamese Mint, Ginger, Scallion and Fish Slice Soup is a soup that A warming, sweat-promoting soup traditionally used at the first signs of a cold. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness. Total time about 25 min. Key ingredients: ginger, scallion whites, grass carp fillet.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
600 ml
Respiratory & Lung Wellness
Vietnamese Mint, Ginger, Scallion and Fish Slice Soup

Why people make this soup

At the very first signs of a cold — when you feel you’ve caught a chill or your head feels off — a warming, sweat-promoting soup taken hot can ease things considerably. Simply simmer grass carp slices with ginger, scallion whites, and fragrant Vietnamese mint. Sip it warm, raise a light sweat, and the early discomfort eases.

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.

  • Ginger · Meta-analysis, 23 studies · 2022
    Overall, acute and delayed nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between ginger and control groups. A subgroup taking 1 g/day or less for over four days had less acute vomiting (OR 0.30).Limitation: Clinical heterogeneity between trials required subgroup analyses, and the authors state that sufficiently large, high-quality RCTs are still needed.PubMed 36501010 · 3 more ginger 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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