Wu Zhi Mao Tao Five-Finger Fig Root Dried Hairy Fig Root Slices for Decoction and Soup 500g

Five-Finger Fig Root, known in TCM as Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃), is the dried root of Ficus hirta, a Southern Chinese folk herb. Traditionally associated with a mild sweet nature and qi-supporting and damp-resolving functions, it is widely simmered in soups and decoctions, often paired with herbs such as Tu Fu Ling and Niu Da Li. This AAA grade offers deep mountain roots, dried without sulfur, for culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Wu Zhi Mao Tao (五指毛桃) dried root from deep mountain old roots
• Botanical source Ficus hirta, a classic Southern Chinese folk herb
• Naturally dried without sulfur fumigation for cleaner decoctions
• AAA grade slices suited for slow simmering and long decoction
• Commonly paired with Tu Fu Ling and Niu Da Li in nourishing soups

Quality & Sensory

The dried root slices typically show a pale yellowish-brown color with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint coconut-like aroma. When simmered, the broth typically turns light amber with a mild, sweet, slightly nutty taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into herbal pork or chicken soups
• Slow decocted as a daily herbal drink
• Added to congee or slow-cooked broths
• Combined with Tu Fu Ling and Niu Da Li in traditional soup blends

Traditional Uses

In Southern Chinese folk practice, Wu Zhi Mao Tao is traditionally valued for supporting qi and resolving dampness, and it is a familiar ingredient in Cantonese-style nourishing soups. It is often simmered with pork bones, chicken, or paired with Tu Fu Ling (Smilax) and Niu Da Li for a mild, sweet broth enjoyed in humid seasons.

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