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Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup

Traditionally moistens the lungs and nourishes against autumn dryness

In short: Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup is a soup that Traditionally moistens the lungs and nourishes against autumn dryness. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, cooling & summer heat, everyday balance. Total time about 2 hr 15 min. Key ingredients: solomon's seal, ophiopogon root, red dates, partridge.

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 WellnessCooling & Summer HeatEveryday Balance
Chinese Yam, Solomon's Seal, Ophiopogon and Partridge Soup

Why people make this soup

As autumn comes in, the days may still feel hot but the mornings and evenings turn dry, and many people notice a dry mouth, warm palms and soles, or harder stools — the classic signs of “autumn dryness.” Nourilo brews this soup to head that off: it is traditionally said to moisten the lungs, strengthen the spleen and nourish the qi, with a soothing, blood-nourishing quality that makes it a good seasonal pot for the whole family.

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.

  • Red dates · Meta-analysis, 483 participants · 2025
    Jujube was associated with significantly lower BMI and triglycerides, and lower fasting blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. LDL and total cholesterol fell only in some subgroups. HDL, AST and ALT did not change significantly.Limitation: The authors state the overall quality of the evidence is limited, and results varied significantly by dose, treatment duration and disease type.PubMed 40399274 · 3 more red dates studies
  • Ginger · Meta-analysis, 23 studies · 2022
    Overall, acute and delayed nausea and vomiting did not differ significantly between ginger and control groups. A subgroup taking 1 g/day or less for over four days had less acute vomiting (OR 0.30).Limitation: Clinical heterogeneity between trials required subgroup analyses, and the authors state that sufficiently large, high-quality RCTs are still needed.PubMed 36501010 · 3 more ginger 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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