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Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup
Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort
In short: Hairy Fig Root (Wu Zhi Mao Tao) and Finger Citron Soup is a soup that Traditionally strengthens the spleen, moves qi and eases stomach discomfort. It is most often made for respiratory & lung wellness, digestive wellness, children's wellness. Total time about 2 hr 20 min. Key ingredients: red dates, lean pork.
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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