Wu Zhi Mao Tao Five-Finger Fig Root Segments 500g Traditional Herbal Decoction Pieces for Soup and Tea

Five-Finger Fig Root, known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), from Ficus hirta, supplied as dried cut root segments. Traditionally valued in southern Chinese herbal practice, it is considered mild in nature with a light coconut-like aroma. Commonly simmered in soups or decoctions for daily wellness routines. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Wu Zhi Mao Tao root segments cut for convenient decoction and soup use
• Botanical source Ficus hirta, a traditional southern Chinese herb
• Traditionally associated with gentle daily tonifying in Cantonese herbal cooking
• 500g value pack suitable for repeated household use
• Versatile for herbal soups, teas, and congee preparations

Quality & Sensory

Segments are typically light brown to yellowish with a fibrous, woody texture. The aroma is characteristically mild and coconut-like. When simmered, the broth typically takes on a subtle sweet, earthy flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in pork, chicken, or lean meat soups in Cantonese style
• Brew as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked broths
• Combine with poria or other herbs in traditional decoctions

Traditional Uses

In TCM and southern folk practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is traditionally used in slow-simmered meat soups, often paired with Fu Ling (茯苓, Poria), yam, or lotus seeds. It is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese household soup culture, especially during humid seasons, and is valued for its gentle nature and pleasant aroma in daily cooking.

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