Fresh Dendrobium, Reed Root, and Ophiopogon Soup

Why people make this soup

Few things stress a parent out more than watching a child burn with fever. Once the fever finally breaks — usually after a couple of days of rest, fluids, and medical attention — the child is often left feeling exhausted, irritable, sweaty, constipated, and with a dry throat. This is the window where traditional Chinese food-therapy recommends a gentle recovery brew. Nourilo’s choice is this trio: fresh dendrobium for its remarkable ability to restore both spleen-stomach function and underlying vitality; reed root to clear any remaining heat and generate fluids; and ophiopogon to moisturise the lungs and calm a restless, irritable spirit. The soup is mild enough for a toddler and pleasant enough that most children will drink it willingly — especially with a touch of honey or a few red dates added.