Astragalus and Codonopsis Calming Soup

Why people make this soup

Phobias and anxiety disorders are exhausting — the nervous tension that comes from irrational but uncontrollable fear drains both mental energy and physical vitality. In traditional Chinese food therapy, the heart and spleen are said to govern the mind and blood supply; when these are depleted, fear, palpitations, and poor sleep tend to follow. This soup pairs astragalus and codonopsis — two of the most respected qi-tonifying herbs in the Chinese pantry — with longan and schisandra to support the heart and calm the spirit gently over time. It won’t replace professional care, but many people find it a comforting, nourishing addition to their routine.