Wu Zhi Mao Tao Powder Five Finger Fig Root Powder 500g Herbal Drink Mix

Five Finger Fig Root Powder, known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), from Ficus hirta root. This finely milled powder is made from dried root material and is traditionally associated with the spleen, lung, and liver channels in TCM theory. It is valued in southern Chinese herbal practice for its mild sweet aroma and is commonly stirred into warm water, teas, soups, or congee. Store in a cool dry place and use as part of a balanced wellness routine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled powder of Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), a classic southern Chinese herb
• Botanical source is Ficus hirta root, traditionally prized in Cantonese soup and tea culture
• Convenient powder form for quick blending into drinks, broths, and congee
• Single-ingredient product with no added fillers, sold as a food-grade botanical
• 500g resealable-friendly pack suited to regular home use

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light tan to pale brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a mild coconut-like, earthy aroma characteristic of Ficus hirta root, and when stirred into warm water or broth it typically gives a gentle sweet, woody taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into warm water or herbal tea as a daily drink
• Blend into soup broths during the final simmering stage
• Mix into congee or porridge for a mild herbal flavor
• Incorporate into culinary recipes alongside pork or poultry soups

Traditional Uses

In TCM and southern folk practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is traditionally used in slow-cooked soups and herbal broths, often paired with lean pork, chicken, or other qi-supporting roots. It is traditionally associated with strengthening the spleen and moistening the lungs, and is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese seasonal cooking, especially during humid weather.

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