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Chicken soup with tian qi

Clear chicken soup with notoginseng and ginger.

Traditional use

Time
Preparation 10 min, cooking 2 h 30 min
Makes
4–6 people
Notoginseng (san qi)

Notoginseng (tian qi or san qi) is regarded as blood-purifying and good for circulation, and helps with wounds and swellings. Adults take this soup for skin, mind and strength; traditionally growing teenagers also get it.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 litres water
  • 40 g notoginseng (tian qi), rinsed
  • 1 chicken, cleaned, scalded with boiling water and cut into pieces
  • A few slices of fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Step by step

  1. Bring the water to the boil and add everything except the salt.
  2. Boil for 20 minutes on high heat.
  3. Simmer gently uncovered for 2 hours.
  4. Season with salt.

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Herbs in this recipe

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    Asia · Herb · № 638

    Notoginseng (san qi)

    Panax notoginseng

    Traditionally attributed effects: purifies the blood and improves circulation, stops bleeding, soothes pain and helps bruises and swellings recover.

    Chinese medical traditions

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