Dried Wuzhimaotao Root Slices 250g Guangdong Herbal Soup Ingredient for Traditional Decoctions

Dried Wuzhimaotao root slices, known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), from Ficus hirta Vahl. This sliced root is a traditional herbal ingredient used in Lingnan-style soups and decoctions. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and slightly warm, associated with the spleen, lung, and liver channels. Traditionally used to support qi and strengthen the body. Add to soups or simmer as a decoction.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), the root of Ficus hirta Vahl
• Sliced dried root form, ready for soup and decoction preparation
• Sourced from Guangdong, a traditional Lingnan herbal soup region
• 250g net weight in a round can for convenient storage
• Commonly used in Cantonese-style tonic soups and herbal broths

Quality & Sensory

The dried slices are typically light tan to brownish in color with a fibrous, woody texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a subtly sweet, coconut-like note when simmered in soups or decoctions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in Cantonese-style tonic soups with pork or chicken
• Prepared as a standalone herbal decoction
• Added to congee for a traditional herbal note
• Used in seasonal soup packs for family meals

Traditional Uses

In TCM and Lingnan folk practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is traditionally simmered in soups with ingredients such as pork ribs, chicken, or Chinese yam. It is commonly paired with Fu Ling or Gou Qi Zi in tonic broths. Traditionally used to support qi and strengthen the spleen and lungs, and often prepared as a warming soup during cooler seasons.

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