Dried Figs Tian Hua Fen 500g Bag Traditional Chinese Herb Snack and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Figs, known in TCM as Tian Hua Fen (天花粉), from Ficus carica, are dried whole fig fruits prepared by a drying process. Traditionally associated with moistening and gentle nourishing qualities in Chinese herbal practice, figs are naturally sweet and commonly enjoyed as a snack or simmered in soups and herbal teas. Store in a cool dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried whole fig fruits sold as a 500g bag of edible agricultural product
• Botanical source Ficus carica with Chinese name Tian Hua Fen (天花粉)
• Prepared by a drying process with a 12 month shelf life
• Naturally sweet fruit suitable for snacking or simmering
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for gentle nourishing use

Quality & Sensory

Dried figs typically show a soft chewy texture with amber to brown skin and a honeyed fruity aroma. The flesh is characteristically sweet and mellow when eaten as is or after simmering in soups and teas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Enjoy directly as a naturally sweet dried fruit snack
• Simmer in soups with other herbs or ingredients
• Steep in hot water for a mild fruit herbal tea
• Add to congee or dessert soups for natural sweetness

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice figs are traditionally regarded as a gentle fruit ingredient associated with moistening the lungs and supporting digestion. They are commonly simmered in sweet soups, added to congee, or steeped with chrysanthemum or other mild herbs in daily teas, especially during dry seasons.

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