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Spatholobus, Ginger, Red Date and Partridge Soup

Traditionally used to support circulation, warm the uterus, and assist menstrual regularity

In short: Spatholobus, Ginger, Red Date and Partridge Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to support circulation, warm the uterus, and assist menstrual regularity. It is most often made for women's wellness, heart & circulation. Total time about 75 min. Key ingredients: ginger, red dates, partridge.

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Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min
Makes
600 ml
Women's WellnessHeart & Circulation
Spatholobus, Ginger, Red Date and Partridge Soup

Why people make this soup

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal conditions in women of reproductive age, affecting roughly one in ten women globally. While Western medicine largely manages it with lifestyle changes and hormone medication, Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches PCOS through the lens of spleen and kidney function, excess dampness, and poor circulation in the lower body. This soup is not a cure, but it is the kind of warm, nourishing pot that many women in Hong Kong and southern China have turned to as a gentle daily ritual alongside their main treatment. Spatholobus stem (ji xue teng) is a vine whose cross-section resembles blood vessels; it has a long history of use for supporting circulation and easing period pain. The partridge, ginger, and red dates warm and support the middle.

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
  • 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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