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Tiger Milk Mushroom, Snow Fungus, Lily and Almond Soup

traditionally strengthens lung qi, resolves phlegm, and supports respiratory health in children and adults

In short: Tiger Milk Mushroom, Snow Fungus, Lily and Almond Soup is a soup that traditionally strengthens lung qi, resolves phlegm, and supports respiratory health in children and adults. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, children's wellness, energy & vitality. Total time about 2 hr 15 min. Key ingredients: tiger milk mushroom, snow fungus, lily bulb, sweet and bitter apricot kernels.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
15 min
Cook
2 hr
Total
2 hr 15 min
Makes
1.2 L
Respiratory & Lung WellnessChildren's WellnessEnergy & Vitality
Tiger Milk Mushroom, Snow Fungus, Lily and Almond Soup

Why people make this soup

Children who start school often enter an almost constant cycle of colds and respiratory infections, and it is common for these to trigger or worsen airway sensitivity — lingering coughs that refuse to fully resolve. Most children resist bitter medicines, so a mild, pleasant-tasting soup that gently strengthens the lungs is a practical alternative for daily wellness support. Tiger milk mushroom is the hero ingredient here: it is a type of sclerotia-forming fungus from Southeast Asia, related to the familiar poria cocos (fu ling), and is known in traditional food therapy as “white Ganoderma.” Before slicing, it looks like a grey ping-pong ball. Its medicinal taste is subtle, making it genuinely suitable for children. Combined with snow fungus, lily bulb and apricot kernels, this soup nourishes the lungs and helps reduce phlegm.

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.

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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