{"product_id":"hairy-fig-root-cantonese-ginseng","title":"Hairy Fig Root for Damp, Heavy Days | Dried Soup Ingredient","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.65; color: #2c2c2c;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c553c; background-color: #f0f5f0; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e📍 Pickup available at One More Cup of Tea — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=2B-2220+Bowen+Road+Nanaimo+BC\" rel=\"nofollow\" style=\"color: #b86b2c; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView on Google Maps\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003eHairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) — Traditional Cantonese Soup Ingredient\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHairy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; color: #b86b2c;\"\u003e👉 For a full recipe and pairing guide, read our article: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/soup-for-damp-heavy-days\" style=\"color: #b86b2c; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSoup for Damp, Heavy Days: Hairy Fig Root, A Cantonese Tradition\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c8; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c2c2c; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eAbout Hairy Fig Root ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is mild, slightly sweet, and gentle. It does not overwhelm the soup. It just makes it feel more warming and substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c8; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c2c2c; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Storage ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e90 g \/ 454 g \/ per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried root, sliced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003eChina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening to prevent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0d6c8; padding: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: #2c2c2c; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eCautions \u0026amp; Safety ▾\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; color: #444;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a cold or flu with fever, pause this ingredient until you feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using hairy fig root regularly in large amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep out of reach of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a traditional food use, not a medical claim. For detailed therapeutic use, consult a TCM practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"One More Cup of Tea","offers":[{"title":"90","offer_id":67700359758099,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"454","offer_id":67700359790867,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/2705\/1283\/files\/hair_fig_root_wu_zhi_mao_tao.png?v=1792370900","url":"https:\/\/onemorecupoftea.com\/products\/hairy-fig-root-cantonese-ginseng","provider":"One More Cup of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}