Wu Zhi Mao Tao (Radix Fici Simplicissimae) — Dried Food-Herb Root Slices for Soup, 500g Bundle

Wu Zhi Mao Tao (Radix Fici Simplicissimae) is the dried root of a beloved southern Chinese food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wǔ Zhǐ Máo Táo (五指毛桃), sometimes called "Five-Finger Peach" or Hairy Fig Root. For generations it has been prized as a gentle, qi-supporting, and dampness-transforming herb, simmered into soups to support the Spleen, nourish the Lungs, and ease the heaviness of humid climates. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a mild yet deeply comforting herb for everyday nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb root for soup and daily nourishment
• Dried Wu Zhi Mao Tao root slices, bundled in a 500g pack
• Sweet, slightly warm nature — gentle for everyday use
• Prized in southern Chinese soup culture for Spleen and Lung support
• Clean, dried, food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Each bundle is carefully dried to preserve the root's pale tan to light brown color, firm fibrous texture, and faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the slices soften and release a gentle, subtly sweet and milky fragrance that lends warmth and body to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Slow-cooked medicinal food packs
• Herbal tea blends
• Seasonal damp-weather nourishment
• Everyday home cooking ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is decocted into soups, stews, and gentle tonics to support daily vitality, especially during humid seasons. It is a common ingredient in southern Chinese soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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