Soups

Solomon's Seal, Fig, Conpoy, and Green Radish Soup

traditionally used to nourish yin, clear liver heat, and soothe a dry throat

In short: Solomon's Seal, Fig, Conpoy, and Green Radish Soup is a soup that traditionally used to nourish yin, clear liver heat, and soothe a dry throat. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, digestive wellness, cooling & summer heat. Total time about 1 hr 45 min. Key ingredients: solomon's seal rhizome, figs.

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Total
1 hr 45 min
Makes
1.2 L
Solomon's Seal, Fig, Conpoy, and Green Radish Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather turns dry, or when anxiety and disturbed sleep have left the body feeling internally overheated — with a scratchy throat, coughing, or mouth ulcers — traditional Chinese food therapy calls for ingredients that nourish yin and gently clear internal heat. This soup is Nourilo’s go-to for those moments. The combination of Solomon’s seal, figs, apricot kernels, and green radish creates a broth that is pleasantly sweet, not cold or harsh, and suitable for the whole family. Green radish is also notably richer in vitamin C than white daikon and has a traditional reputation for clearing liver heat and keeping the throat and tongue moist.

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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