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Spatholobus and Chicken Breast Soup
traditionally used to nourish blood and support a healthy menstrual flow
In short: Spatholobus and Chicken Breast Soup is a soup that traditionally used to nourish blood and support a healthy menstrual flow. It is most often made for women's wellness, blood nourishment, everyday balance. Total time about 50 min. Key ingredients: red dates, chicken.
Why people make this soup
Light or scanty periods — where the flow is noticeably reduced in volume or duration, or arrives as little more than spotting — are a common concern in Chinese gynaecological food therapy, often attributed to blood deficiency. Spatholobus stem (ji xue teng) is a classical herb for this purpose: its deep reddish-brown colour hints at its traditional role as a blood-nourishing, blood-moving ingredient, used for conditions where blood is both deficient and stagnant. Paired with the gentle nourishment of red dates and easily digested chicken breast protein, this simple soup is traditionally taken in the five days before menstruation, taken daily, to gradually support a fuller and healthier flow. Nourilo recommends taking it consistently over several cycles.
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.
- Red dates
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.
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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