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Hairy Fig Root for Damp, Heavy Days | Dried Soup Ingredient
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Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) — Traditional Cantonese Soup Ingredient
Hairy fig root is a dried root used in Cantonese home cooking, especially in soups for damp, cold days. It has a mild, slightly sweet, earthy aroma and pairs well with pork, chicken, and other mild ingredients.
How to use: Rinse the root and soak in warm water for 10 minutes. Add to soups or stews with pork ribs, chicken, or lean pork. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours. It pairs well with chen pi, coix seed, fox nut, Chinese yam, and Angular Solomon's Seal.
👉 For a full recipe and pairing guide, read our article: Soup for Damp, Heavy Days: Hairy Fig Root, A Cantonese Tradition
About Hairy Fig Root ▾
In Chinese food culture, dampness is one of the external factors that affect the body. When the air is humid and cool, your body can feel heavy, foggy, and slow. Hairy fig root is a traditional Cantonese ingredient for exactly this kind of weather.
It is mild, slightly sweet, and gentle. It does not overwhelm the soup. It just makes it feel more warming and substantial.
Specifications & Storage ▾
Net weight:90 g / 454 g / per pack
Form: Dried root, sliced
Origin:China
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening to prevent moisture.
Cautions & Safety ▾
If you have a cold or flu with fever, pause this ingredient until you feel better.
If you tend to be very dry — dry skin, dry throat, constipation — this ingredient may feel too drying for you. It is better suited to damp-type symptoms.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using hairy fig root regularly in large amounts.
Keep out of reach of children.
This is a traditional food use, not a medical claim. For detailed therapeutic use, consult a TCM practitioner.