Dried Wuzhimaotao Root Bundles Cantonese Soup Herb 50g

Dried Wuzhimaotao root bundles, known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), from Ficus hirta Vahl. This Cantonese soup herb is traditionally used in Lingnan home cooking for its mild coconut-like aroma. In TCM theory it is considered sweet and neutral, associated with the spleen and lung channels. Supplied as dried root bundles for simmering in soups and broths.

Key Selling Points

• Dried root bundles of Ficus hirta Vahl, the herb Wu Zhi Mao Tao
• Sourced from Guangdong, the traditional Cantonese soup-herb region
• Naturally dried root pieces with a mild coconut-like fragrance
• Commonly simmered in soups and broths in Lingnan home cooking
• Sold as 50g tied bundles for convenient single-use portions

Quality & Sensory

The dried root bundles are typically light brown to tan with a fibrous, woody texture. They carry a mild, sweet coconut-like aroma. After simmering, the broth is typically lightly sweet and aromatic, contributing a gentle herbal note to soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in Cantonese-style soups with pork or chicken
• Added to slow-cooked broths and decoctions
• Used in seasonal home soup recipes
• Cooked in congee for a mild herbal note

Traditional Uses

In Lingnan folk tradition, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is a common soup herb simmered with pork, chicken, or ribs for everyday family broths. It is traditionally associated with supporting digestion and a sense of vitality in TCM theory. It is often paired with Chinese yam, goji berries, or red dates in slow-cooked soups.

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