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Coriander, Scallion, Ginger, Pickled Cucumber and Fish Slice Broth

Traditionally used to soothe the throat and release an early cold through sweating

In short: Coriander, Scallion, Ginger, Pickled Cucumber and Fish Slice Broth is a soup that Traditionally used to soothe the throat and release an early cold through sweating. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, sleep & calm, oral & throat comfort. Total time about 25 min. Key ingredients: ginger, grass carp fillet.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Makes
600 ml
Respiratory & Lung WellnessSleep & CalmOral & Throat Comfort
Coriander, Scallion, Ginger, Pickled Cucumber and Fish Slice Broth

Why people make this broth

The weather has been strange — winter still mild — and these unsettled spells are exactly when colds spread, especially among the very young and the elderly. When a cold is just starting and the throat feels off, but before any fever or body aches, I cook a quick coriander-scallion broth to coax out a gentle sweat and ease the discomfort. Sweet pickled cucumber is traditionally used to soothe and de-swell the throat; coriander and scallion to disperse and help sweating; and a fresh grass-carp fillet makes the broth tasty and nourishing.

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

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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