Soups

Snow Fungus, Papaya and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup

traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs, supporting skin moisture, and clearing mild heat

In short: Snow Fungus, Papaya and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup is a soup that traditionally associated with nourishing the lungs, supporting skin moisture, and clearing mild heat. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, skin & natural beauty, everyday balance. Total time about 45 min. Key ingredients: papaya, lily bulb, rock sugar.

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Makes
0.9–1.2 L
Snow Fungus, Papaya and Lily Bulb Sweet Soup

Why people make this sweet soup

In Chinese food-therapy tradition, autumn is the season most associated with dryness, and this classic Cantonese sweet soup is a popular seasonal remedy for that feeling of parched throat, dry skin, and mild irritability that can creep in as the weather cools. Snow fungus, papaya, and lily bulb are each treasured for their ability to support moisture in the body — combined, they make a silky, fragrant dessert that feels genuinely nourishing rather than just sweet.

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.

  • Snow fungus · Randomized controlled trial · 2018
    The Tremella fuciformis groups showed greater improvements than placebo in subjective memory complaint scores, short-term memory and executive function tests. Adverse event frequency was similar across high-dose, low-dose and placebo groups.Limitation: Small sample with only 15 people in the placebo group and a short 8-week duration; the brain imaging findings were exploratory.PubMed 29319408

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.

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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