Walnut and Polygonatum Intelligence-Nourishing Soup

Why people make this broth

Managing hyperactivity and attention difficulties is a long journey, and Nourilo has always emphasized that food therapy works best as a supportive companion alongside professional care — not a replacement. The goal here is not to “fix” a condition but to provide the body with nourishment that, in traditional Chinese thinking, is associated with calming scattered energy, supporting blood flow to the brain, and helping the heart and spleen work in better harmony.

Walnuts have long been regarded in both Chinese and Western traditions as a brain-supporting food — their resemblance to the human brain is not lost on traditional herbalists. Combined with Solomon’s seal (which is gently tonifying and moistening without causing heat), longan flesh (for blood nourishment and heart calming), and goji berries (for liver and kidney support), this broth is mild, slightly sweet, and easy for children to accept. It can also be prepared as a sweet dessert by adding rock sugar.