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Yu Ping Feng (Jade Screen) Herb Congee

Traditionally associated with tonifying lung and spleen qi, strengthening the body's surface defences, and supporting immune resilience

In short: Yu Ping Feng (Jade Screen) Herb Congee is a congee & porridge that Traditionally associated with tonifying lung and spleen qi, strengthening the body's surface defences, and supporting immune resilience. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, digestive wellness, children's wellness. Total time about 60 min.

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Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min
Makes
600–900 ml
Respiratory & Lung WellnessDigestive WellnessChildren's WellnessEnergy & VitalityImmune SupportEveryday Balance
Yu Ping Feng (Jade Screen) Herb Congee

Why people make this congee

Yu Ping Feng San — literally “Jade Screen Powder” — is one of the most celebrated classical formulas in Chinese medicine, used for centuries to strengthen what practitioners call the wei qi (protective energy at the body’s surface) and build resilience against repeated colds and infections. Nourilo recommends adapting this three-herb formula into a mild, child-friendly congee. The herbal flavour is light enough that children accept it readily, and the method is simple: simmer the herbs first, strain out the solids, and use the broth to cook the rice into a smooth congee.

This recipe is particularly relevant for children who tend to fall ill repeatedly, for anyone whose constitution has been weakened by prolonged exposure to airborne irritants, or simply for people who want to strengthen their immunity heading into the colder months. Adults can also use the commercially available Yu Ping Feng granules directly.

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.

  • Astragalus root · Meta-analysis, 8 studies, 750 participants · 2025
    TA-65 was associated with longer leukocyte telomeres compared with controls, but the meta-analysis found no significant improvement in frailty measures or inflammatory markers (CRP/IL-6). Mild gastrointestinal effects were reported.Limitation: Industry-funded trials reported larger effects than others, and the compound is a purified extract at doses not comparable to eating Astragalus root.PubMed 41286474 · 3 more astragalus 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.

Ingredient notes for this recipe

  • Astragalus: May interact with medicines that suppress the immune system. A thorough safety evaluation has not been done, and little is known about its safety in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Source: NIH NCCIH — Astragalus

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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