Chinese Yam, Polygonatum, and Cistanche Congee

Why people make this congee

People managing diabetes often show a mix of yin and yang depletion — frequent, cloudy urination, a dull complexion, sore knees and lower back, and a sense of being cold in the limbs. Nourilo offers this congee as a gentle, warming support for that picture. Cistanche is traditionally associated with supporting kidney function and easing dryness, while Chinese yam and polygonatum are both traditionally linked with helping to manage blood sugar.