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Spatholobus Stem, Ginger, Jujube & Chicken Soup

Traditionally used to nourish blood, support circulation, and ease menstrual discomfort

In short: Spatholobus Stem, Ginger, Jujube & Chicken Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to nourish blood, support circulation, and ease menstrual discomfort. It is most often made for women's wellness, heart & circulation, blood nourishment. Total time about 135 min. Key ingredients: ginger, red jujube dates.

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
135 min
Makes
1.2 L
Spatholobus Stem, Ginger, Jujube & Chicken Soup

Why people make this soup

In Chinese herbal tradition, vine plants are broadly associated with moving through channels — supporting circulation in the body’s sinew and blood networks. Spatholobus (ji xue teng) is one of the best-known examples: its cross-section reveals striking red sap that resembles blood, and it has been used for centuries in soups and decoctions intended to nourish and invigorate blood. Modern research has explored its effects on increasing haemoglobin and expanding blood vessels, lending some scientific context to its traditional reputation. Combined with warming ginger and the gentle sweetness of jujube dates, this soup makes a practical, pleasant-tasting monthly tonic for women who experience period discomfort, pale complexion, or fatigue.

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
  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    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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