Freeze-Dried Figs (Ficus carica) — Whole Dried Fig Fruit for Herbal Tea & Wellness Blends
$8.07 – $12.50Price range: $8.07 through $12.50
Description
Freeze-Dried Figs (Ficus carica) are the whole dried fruit of the fig tree, known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wú Huā Guǒ (无花果). Revered for centuries as a gentle, moistening food herb, Wu Hua Guo has been prized as a sweet, nourishing fruit used to support the Lungs, soothe dryness, and promote digestive comfort. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet deeply nourishing ingredient for daily teas, congee, and seasonal tonics.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional Lung-moistening food herb
- Whole freeze-dried fig fruit
- Ficus carica
- Suitable for tea, congee, and soup
- Clean, new-crop quality


Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully freeze-dried to preserve its pale golden-tan color, soft yet chewy texture, and delicate honeyed aroma. When steeped or simmered, the fruit releases a gentle, naturally sweet flavor with subtle notes of caramel and dried fruit, adding warmth and body to teas and broths without overpowering other ingredients.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Wu Hua Guo |
| Botanical Name | Ficus carica |
| Form | Whole Dried Fruit |
| Processing | Freeze-Dried |
| Net Weight | 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends
- Congee and grain porridge
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Seasonal slow-cooking
- Daily wellness snacks


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Wu Hua Guo is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support daily nourishment during dry seasons. It is a common ingredient in autumn soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, apricot kernel, and honey. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and goji berry for a light, naturally sweet infusion.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Wu Hua Guo?
A: Wu Hua Guo is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit of Ficus carica, also known as the fig. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, congee, and soup.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Wu Hua Guo?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Wu Hua Guo is associated with moistening the Lungs, soothing dryness, and supporting digestive comfort. It is often used in teas and soups for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use freeze-dried figs?
A: Rinse the figs 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 | Freeze dried figs, Freeze dried figs, Dried fig slices, Fig |
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