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Prince Ginseng, Solomon's Seal, Lily, Apricot Kernel, and Pear Soup
traditionally used to support lung recovery, ease persistent cough, and replenish energy in children after illness
In short: Prince Ginseng, Solomon's Seal, Lily, Apricot Kernel, and Pear Soup is a soup that traditionally used to support lung recovery, ease persistent cough, and replenish energy in children after illness. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, children's wellness, energy & vitality. Total time about 1 hr 10 min. Key ingredients: solomon's seal rhizome, lily bulb, figs, asian pear.
Why people make this soup
When a child has been ill for an extended period — coughing on and off, feeling tired, struggling to concentrate, or sleeping fitfully — parents in Hong Kong and Guangdong will often turn to this kind of gentle, nourishing soup. It is not a cure for any illness, but it gives the body something quiet and supportive to work with while it heals.
Prince ginseng, lily bulb, and Solomon’s seal together create a combination that traditional Cantonese food therapy associates with moistening the lungs, settling the mind, and strengthening a constitution worn down by illness. The pear and figs add natural sweetness and make the soup genuinely enjoyable for children who might otherwise resist herbal drinks.
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.
Ingredient notes for this recipe
- Ginseng: May interfere with blood clotting, might lower blood sugar and may worsen autoimmune conditions. Some experts advise against it for children and during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Source: NIH NCCIH — Asian Ginseng
- Apricot kernels: Raw apricot kernels contain amygdalin, which turns into cyanide after eating. EFSA estimates that half of one small raw kernel can exceed the safe level for a toddler. Use no more than the recipe states, never eat them raw, and do not serve them to young children. Source: European Food Safety Authority
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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