Wu Zhi Mao Tao Dried Ficus Root Slices 500g Bulk Hairy Fig Root for Soup and Herbal Decoction

Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), the dried root of Ficus hirta, commonly called hairy fig or five-finger fig root, supplied as sliced and sun-dried pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with a mild sweet nature and is valued in Cantonese herbal cooking. A versatile raw botanical for soups and decoctions, it should be used as part of a balanced diet and not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃) dried root slices from Ficus hirta
• Sun-dried and sliced for convenient soup and decoction preparation
• A classic Cantonese soup herb traditionally paired with pork, chicken, or fish
• Sourced from Guangdong, a recognized growing region for this root
• Bulk 500g loose pack suited to regular home herbal cooking

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a fibrous, woody texture. They carry a mild coconut-like aroma, and when simmered the broth is traditionally noted for a gentle sweet, nutty flavor.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in slow-cooked pork or chicken soups
• Add to herbal decoctions with other roots
• Use in Cantonese-style medicinal broths
• Combine with lean meat for family soup recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM and southern Chinese folk practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao root is traditionally used in slow-simmered soups, often with pork bones, chicken, or fish, and is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese soup culture. It is commonly combined with herbs such as Poria, coix seed, or tangerine peel in home-style decoctions, and is especially popular in warm, nourishing broths during humid seasons.

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