Wu Zhi Mao Tao Powder 500g Ficus Hirta Root Powder Traditional Chinese Herbal Ingredient for Soups and Decoctions

Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃) powder, made from the dried root of Ficus hirta, a traditional Chinese herb also known as Wu Zhua Long (五爪龙). In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a mild sweet nature and is valued in southern folk herbal practice. This sun-dried root powder is a food-grade botanical ingredient for soups, decoctions, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient powder made from dried Ficus hirta root
• Known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃) or Wu Zhua Long (五爪龙)
• Sun-dried processing preserves the natural woody character of the root
• Traditionally used in Cantonese-style soups and herbal decoctions
• 500g resealable bag suitable for regular household herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light tan to pale brown with a fine, dry texture. It carries a mild coconut-like woody aroma characteristic of Ficus hirta root, and when simmered in soups it typically imparts a gentle, sweet, earthy flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal soups with pork, chicken, or bones
• Add to slow-cooked decoctions in traditional southern Chinese style
• Blend into congee or grain porridge for a mild herbal note
• Use in culinary recipes calling for Ficus hirta root

Traditional Uses

In TCM and southern folk herbal tradition, Wu Zhi Mao Tao root is a classic ingredient in Cantonese slow-cooked soups, often paired with yam, lotus seed, poria, or lean meat. It is traditionally associated with daily wellness cooking, especially in warm family soups during humid seasons. The root is typically simmered for an extended time to release its mild sweet aroma.

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