Soups
Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup
Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort
Why people make this soup
Hairy fig root (wu zhi mao tao) is nicknamed “southern astragalus” — its action resembles astragalus (bei qi) but gentler. It has a lovely clean fragrance with a faint coconut note. Simmered with finger citron and red dates in a lean-pork soup, it’s traditionally taken by people troubled by acid reflux: it’s associated with strengthening the spleen, moving qi and easing stomach discomfort.
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