Dried Figs (Ficus carica) — Xinjiang Naturally Air-Dried Whole Figs, 500g
$7.85
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Description
Dried Figs (Ficus carica) are the naturally air-dried whole fruits of the fig tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wú Huā Guǒ (无花果). Grown in Xinjiang and dried under natural sun and air, these whole figs have long been prized as a gentle, moistening food herb used to nourish the Lungs, support the Stomach, and ease dryness. Their nature is sweet and neutral, making them a mild yet nourishing fruit for daily snacking, teas, and soups.


Key Selling Points
- Naturally air-dried whole figs from Xinjiang
- Food-herb (药食同源) ingredient with no additives
- Sweet, neutral nature — gentle for daily use
- Ready to eat as a snack or brewed as tea
- 500g resealable pack, first-grade quality


Quality & Sensory
Each fig is naturally air-dried to preserve its warm amber-to-deep-brown color, soft chewy texture, and honeyed, mildly sweet aroma. The skin remains slightly wrinkled and pliable, while the interior stays tender and seed-studded. When steeped or simmered, the fruit releases a mellow, caramel-like sweetness with a soft, syrupy body that blends well with other herbs.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit / Food Herb |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Wu Hua Guo (Dried Fig) |
| Botanical Name | Ficus carica |
| Origin | Xinjiang, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Shelf Life | 12 months |


Usage Scenarios
- Ready-to-eat office and daily snack
- Herbal tea blends with chrysanthemum or goji
- Soup and congee ingredient
- Seasonal moistening tonic
- Commercial food service use


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, dried figs are decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. They are commonly paired with ingredients like lily bulb, apricot kernel, and honey in soothing tea blends, or simmered with pork and other soup ingredients for a naturally sweet broth. As a daily tea, the figs are brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and wolfberry for a light, honeyed infusion.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What are dried figs?
A: Dried figs are the naturally air-dried whole fruits of Ficus carica, known in Chinese as Wu Hua Guo (无花果). They are a traditional food herb used as a snack, tea ingredient, and soup addition.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of dried figs?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, figs are associated with nourishing the Lungs, supporting the Stomach, and moistening dryness. They are often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried figs?
A: Eat them directly as a snack, or rinse 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 | 0.72 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25 × 18 × 8 cm |
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