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Sea Solomon's Seal, Lily Bulb, and Almond Partridge Soup

Traditionally supports lung qi, nourishes the respiratory system, and helps moisturise dry skin

In short: Sea Solomon's Seal, Lily Bulb, and Almond Partridge Soup is a soup that Traditionally supports lung qi, nourishes the respiratory system, and helps moisturise dry skin. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, skin & natural beauty, energy & vitality. Total time about 2 hr 15 min. Key ingredients: lily bulb, ginger, red dates, partridge.

Prep
15 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 15 min
Makes
0.9–1.2 L
Sea Solomon's Seal, Lily Bulb, and Almond Partridge Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather turns dry and cold, soups made with poultry become a comfort staple in Cantonese homes. Partridge is prized in traditional food therapy for being gentler and less fatty than chicken, with a naturally sweet broth. Paired with sea Solomon’s seal and dried lily bulb — two classic moistening herbs — plus apricot kernels to support the lungs, this soup has long been simmered as a seasonal remedy for dry throat, nagging coughs, and skin that feels tight or parched. It is the kind of soup a thoughtful aunt would prepare when the air conditioning has been running all day or the weather has been unseasonably dry.

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.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • 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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