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Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Poria and Longan Soup

Traditionally calms the mind and nourishes yin

In short: Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Poria and Longan Soup is a soup that Traditionally calms the mind and nourishes yin. It is most often made for sleep & calm, everyday balance. Total time about 1 hr 45 min. Key ingredients: chinese yam, lotus seeds, lily bulb, poria.

By · Published under our editorial policy · Research library

Prep
15 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Total
1 hr 45 min
Makes
1.2 L
Sleep & CalmEveryday Balance
Fresh Yam, Lotus Seed, Lily Bulb, Poria and Longan Soup

Why people make this soup

Nourilo here. With the Olympics wrapped up, plenty of people no longer need to stay up chasing results — but after a stretch of late nights the body’s clock doesn’t always reset to easy sleep right away. A good time, then, for a gentle soup to help settle the mind. Fresh yam with fresh lotus seed, poria, lily bulb and longan makes a soup traditionally associated with nourishing yin, moistening dryness and calming the spirit — well suited to people who feel run-down and short of breath.

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.

  • Lotus seeds · Randomized crossover trial, 10 participants · 2019
    Lotus seed meals had a low glycemic index (GI 21–51 across the lotus seed and adzuki bean meals), while several other starchy foods did not differ significantly from rice. Lotus seed's in vitro hydrolysis index was also lower than that of other test foods.Limitation: Only ten healthy participants and acute single-meal tests, so findings may not apply to people with diabetes or to long-term intake.PubMed 30875961

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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