Wu Zhi Mao Tao Five-Finger Fig Root Soup Herb 500g Dried Thin Roots Bundle Guangxi Guangdong

Five-Finger Fig Root, known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), from Ficus hirta, is a dried root herb traditionally used in Cantonese and Guangxi soup making. In TCM theory it is considered mild in nature with a light sweet aroma, traditionally associated with supporting the spleen and lung. This bundle of thin root sections is a food-grade dried botanical for soup, decoction, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried thin root sections of Wu Zhi Mao Tao bundled for soup preparation
• Botanical source Ficus hirta, a traditional southern Chinese soup herb
• Known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃) with a mild nature and light sweet flavor
• Traditionally valued in Cantonese and Guangxi home cooking for chicken and pork soups
• Sold as a dried edible agricultural product with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

The dried root sections typically show a pale yellowish-brown color with a firm, woody texture and fine fibrous roots. They carry a mild coconut-like fragrance, and when simmered the broth typically tastes light, sweet, and gently aromatic.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer with chicken or pork for traditional Cantonese slow-cooked soup
• Add to herbal decoctions with other southern Chinese soup roots
• Use in congee or seasonal family soup recipes
• Combine with other dried roots for everyday culinary herbal broths

Traditional Uses

In southern Chinese folk practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is a classic soup herb, often simmered with chicken, pork bones, or lean meat alongside herbs such as Niu Da Li (牛大力) or Poria. Traditionally associated with nourishing the spleen and lung and supporting dampness resolution, it is a staple in Guangdong and Guangxi households, especially during humid seasons and family tonic soups.

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