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Wild Kudzu Leaf, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup

Traditionally used to dispel wind-cold and support the respiratory tract

In short: Wild Kudzu Leaf, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup is a soup that Traditionally used to dispel wind-cold and support the respiratory tract. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness. Total time about 2 hr 15 min. Key ingredients: carrot, honey dates, lean pork.

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 Wellness
Wild Kudzu Leaf, Carrot and Lean Pork Soup

Why people make this soup

When the weather turns cool and dry, many families in southern China reach for soups made with wild kudzu leaf. This gentle, warming brew is a go-to in Nourilo’s household. Traditionally, wild kudzu leaf is prized for helping the body feel more comfortable during cold spells — supporting the stomach, clearing phlegm, and easing that nagging cough that lingers after a bout of wind-cold. Carrot and honey dates add natural sweetness, making the soup pleasant to drink for both children and adults. Wild kudzu leaf is available at Chinese or Asian grocers, or online.

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.

  • Kudzu root · Randomized controlled trial, 20 participants · 2015
    The kudzu group reduced intake from 3.0 to 1.9 beers after treatment, while the placebo group rose from 2.7 to 3.4. Kudzu-treated participants also drank more slowly.Limitation: Very small sample (10 per group) with a single dose in a laboratory setting, so results may not carry over to everyday drinking.PubMed 26048637 · 2 more kudzu root 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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