Wu Zhi Mao Tao Root (Radix Fici Simplicissimae) — Wild Guangxi Dried Root Bundle, 500g

Wu Zhi Mao Tao Root (Radix Fici Simplicissimae) is the dried root of a treasured food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wǔ Zhǐ Máo Táo (五指毛桃), also called the 'Five-Finger Peach' or Hairy Fig Root. For generations it has been prized as a gentle, qi-nourishing and dampness-transforming herb, used in slow-simmered soups to support the Spleen, strengthen the body, and bring a warm coconut-like fragrance to the pot. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a mild yet deeply comforting herb for everyday nourishment.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested Guangxi origin root
• Traditional food herb (药食同源) for soups
• Sweet, slightly warm, Spleen-supporting nature
• Naturally sun-dried fine root segments
• 500g whole bundle, ready for decoction

Quality & Sensory

Each bundle is carefully sun-dried to preserve the slender, fibrous root segments in their natural pale tan to light brown color, with a dry, slightly woody texture and a faint earthy-sweet aroma. When simmered, the roots release a distinctive milky, coconut-like fragrance and a gentle, subtly sweet broth that deepens the flavor of soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style slow-simmered soups and broths
• Herbal decoctions and daily tonics
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Congee and grain porridge
• Seasonal damp-weather nourishment

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao Root is decocted into soups, stews, and longevity tonics to support the Spleen, transform dampness, and gently nourish qi. It is a classic ingredient in Cantonese-style soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed, goji berry, and jujube. As a daily decoction, it is simmered alone or blended with pork ribs, chicken, or lean meat for a fragrant, mildly sweet broth enjoyed across the damp seasons.

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