Wu Tong Gen (Firmiana simplex) — Dried Wutong Root, Food Herb for Soup & Tea

Wu Tong Gen (Firmiana simplex), also known as Wú Tóng Gēn (梧桐根) and occasionally referred to in folk markets as Chou Wu Tong Gen (臭梧桐根), is the dried root of a traditional food herb used in Chinese herbal wellness practice. For generations, Wutong Root has been valued as a gentle, wind-dispelling and damp-clearing herb, traditionally used to ease joint stiffness, support smooth movement, and calm the body during seasonal transitions. Its nature is mild and balanced, making it a well-tolerated ingredient for slow-simmered soups and daily herbal teas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food herb root, dried and ready to decoct
• Firmiana simplex — Wú Tóng Gēn (梧桐根)
• New-crop, clean, single-ingredient root
• Suitable for soups, decoctions, and herbal teas
• 500 g per pack, one jin per order

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully cleaned and dried to preserve its light tan to pale brown color, firm woody texture, and faint earthy aroma. When simmered, the root releases a mild, subtly sweet and woody infusion with a smooth, grounding mouthfeel, adding depth to broths without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal decoctions and daily teas
• Seasonal slow-cooking
• Soup-pack ingredient
• Traditional herbal wellness blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wutong Root is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle tonics to support joint comfort and smooth movement during damp or transitional seasons. It is a common ingredient in regional soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like ginger, jujube, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other mild herbs for a light, subtly sweet infusion.

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