Soups
Glehnia and Solomon's Seal Lung-Nourishing Soup
traditionally used to nourish lung yin and support recovery from lingering cough
In short: Glehnia and Solomon's Seal Lung-Nourishing Soup is a soup that traditionally used to nourish lung yin and support recovery from lingering cough. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, energy & vitality, everyday balance. Total time about 1 hr 45 min. Key ingredients: glehnia root, solomon's seal rhizome, apple, asian pear.
Why people make this soup
After recovering from a respiratory illness, many people find that the cough and phlegm just will not fully clear up. The lungs feel dry and irritated, and the cough lingers particularly at night. This soup has long been made in Cantonese households for exactly this situation — glehnia root and Solomon’s seal are both considered in traditional food therapy to clear residual heat from the lungs and restore moisture, while the combination of pear, apple, lily bulb, and apricot kernels adds a gentle nourishing quality. It is especially useful in the dry autumn season when the air itself depletes lung moisture.
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
Members only
Unlock the full method & Nourilo's tips
One payment, lifetime access to every one of our 2,344 recipes — step-by-step methods, preparation tips and serving notes.
- Full step-by-step method for this and all 2,344 recipes
- Nourilo's Tips — sourcing, substitutions and serving notes
- One-time payment · card, Apple Pay or Google Pay · no subscription, no renewals
Checking your access…
$59.99 one-time · all recipes
Sign in or create a free account, then pay once by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Continue with GoogleBy continuing with Google or email you confirm you are 16 or older and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
$59.99 one-time · all recipes
Signed in as ·
Secure checkout by Stripe. One-time payment, no renewals. Access is linked to your Nourilo account and never expires. By paying you agree to our Terms of Use; you can get a full refund within 14 days (refund policy).
Comments
Join the conversation — sign in or create a free account to comment.
Continue with GoogleBy continuing with Google or email you confirm you are 16 or older and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Loading comments…