Wu Zhi Mao Tao Root Slices (Radix Fici Simplicissimae) — Dried Food Herb for Soup, 500g
Price range: $8.58 through $12.32
Description
Wu Zhi Mao Tao Root Slices (Radix Fici Simplicissimae) are the dried root slices of a beloved traditional food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wǔ Zhǐ Máo Táo (五指毛桃). Also called Hairy Fig Root or Five-Finger Peach Root, Wu Zhi Mao Tao has been prized for centuries as a gentle, qi-nourishing herb used in slow-simmered soups and daily tonics. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply comforting herb for supporting the Spleen, nourishing qi, and easing dampness.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional qi-nourishing food herb
- Dried Wu Zhi Mao Tao root slices
- Radix Fici Simplicissimae
- Ideal for slow-simmered soups and broths
- 500g bulk pack, tied-bundle slices
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale tan color, fibrous texture, and mild earthy aroma with a subtle coconut-like sweetness. When simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, slightly sweet flavor with a warm, rounded mouthfeel, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Root Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Wu Zhi Mao Tao |
| Botanical Name | Radix Fici Simplicissimae |
| Form | Dried Slices, Tied Bundle |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Soup-pack ingredient
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment and vitality. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other gentle herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Wu Zhi Mao Tao?
A: Wu Zhi Mao Tao is the common Chinese name for dried root slices of Radix Fici Simplicissimae, also called Hairy Fig Root or Five-Finger Peach Root. It is a traditional food herb used in soups and teas.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Wu Zhi Mao Tao?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is associated with nourishing qi, supporting the Spleen, and easing dampness. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried Wu Zhi Mao Tao root slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Selected Five Finger Peach Nuts 500 grams, Whole Five fingered Pecan Nuts 500g, 500 grams of long fingered peach, A bunch of 500 grams of five fingered peach nuts |
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