Dried Fig (Ficus carica) — Freeze-Dried Wu Hua Guo, Food-Herb Fruit for Tea & Snacking
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Description
Dried Fig (Ficus carica), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Wú Huā Guǒ (无花果), is the dried fruit of a beloved food-herb (药食同源) botanical prized for centuries as a gentle, moistening, and spleen-supporting fruit. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it a mild yet nourishing ingredient traditionally used to moisten the Lungs, support digestion, and clear heat. This Guizhou-grown fig is naturally sun-dried and freeze-processed into a soft, ready-to-eat fruit that fits easily into daily teas, soups, and wholesome snacking.


Key Selling Points
- Traditional food-herb (药食同源) fruit
- Ficus carica — Wu Hua Guo
- Naturally sun-dried, no added sugar
- Ready-to-eat or brewed as flower-fruit tea
- Grown in Guizhou, moisture ≤ 13%


Quality & Sensory
Each fig is naturally sun-dried to preserve its warm amber-to-deep-brown color, soft chewy texture, and honeyed, mildly sweet aroma. The surface carries a light bloom of natural fruit sugars, and the flesh remains tender rather than brittle. When steeped in hot water, the fruit releases a gentle, round sweetness with subtle notes of caramel and dried fruit, yielding a smooth, lightly golden infusion that is pleasant on its own or blended with other herbs.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Fruit / Food-Herb Botanical |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Wu Hua Guo (Dried Fig) |
| Botanical Name | Ficus carica |
| Origin | Guizhou, China |
| Net Weight | 35 g (jar-packed) |
| Processing | Natural sun-drying, freeze-dried fruit |


Usage Scenarios
- Brewed alone or blended as a flower-fruit tea
- Added to herbal soups and congee
- Ready-to-eat daily snack
- Paired with other food-herb ingredients in seasonal tonics
- Baking and dessert ingredient


Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Wu Hua Guo is decocted into soups, congee, and gentle daily tonics to support moistening and digestive comfort. It is a common ingredient in autumn and winter soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like lily bulb, apricot kernel, and honey. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, goji berry, and rock sugar for a soft, sweet infusion enjoyed through dry seasons.


FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Wu Hua Guo?
A: Wu Hua Guo is the common Chinese name for the dried fruit of Ficus carica, also known as the fig. It is a traditional food-herb (药食同源) botanical used in teas, soups, and daily snacking.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of dried fig?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Wu Hua Guo is associated with moistening the Lungs, supporting digestion, and clearing heat. It is often used in soups and teas for gentle daily nourishment.
Q: How do I use these dried figs?
A: The figs are ready to eat straight from the jar, or they can be steeped in hot water as a tea, simmered in soups and congee, or added to baked goods. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.


Additional information
| Weight | 0.29 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 10 cm |
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