Dried Wuzhimaotao Root Soup Herb 250g Guangdong Five Finger Peach Root for Traditional Soups

Dried Wuzhimaotao Root (五指毛桃, Wuzhimaotao), botanically identified as Ficus hirta, is the dried root of a fig-family plant from Guangdong. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a sweet, slightly warm nature and the spleen and lung channels. Supplied as dried root sections, it is commonly simmered in soups and broths as a nourishing traditional food herb.

Key Selling Points

• Dried root sections of Ficus hirta, known in TCM as Wuzhimaotao (五指毛桃)
• Sourced from Guangdong province, a traditional growing region
• Dried root form suited to long simmering in soups and broths
• Also known regionally as Five Finger Peach Root and Milk Root
• 250g sealed bag, store in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

The dried root sections are typically light tan to brownish in color with a firm, woody texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and, when simmered, contribute a gentle sweet and slightly coconut-like note to soups and broths.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional Cantonese-style soups
• Added to slow-cooked broths with pork or chicken
• Used in herbal decoctions
• Prepared in seasonal nourishing congee

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Wuzhimaotao root is traditionally simmered in soups with ingredients such as pork ribs, chicken, or red dates. It is commonly used in Lingnan-style home cooking as a gentle food herb associated with supporting everyday vitality, especially during seasonal transitions.

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