What is the ingredient combination for Wuzhi Maotao soup?
Jan 25, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Ficus hirta Vahl herbal soup ingredients can be combined with coix seed, wolfberry, pork bones, Smilax glabra Rhizome, and lily bulb. In daily life, Ficus hirta Vahl offers various health benefits; however, it is recommended to use it in moderation. Individuals who are allergic to it should avoid its use. Coix seed is rich in protein, vitamin B complex, and minerals, and has functions of promoting diuresis to reduce edema and strengthening the spleen to remove dampness.
Generally, Fingers Ficus (Wuzhi Maotao) herbal soup ingredients can be combined with Chinese yam, wolfberry, pork bones, Smilax root (Tufuling), lily bulbs (Baihe), and other ingredients. The specific combinations are analyzed as follows:
1. Chinese Yam
Chinese yam has functions such as strengthening the spleen and improving digestion, nourishing the stomach, benefiting the kidneys, improving sperm quality, and benefiting the lungs to relieve coughing. When combined with Fingers Ficus, it can help improve symptoms such as poor appetite due to spleen deficiency and coughing caused by lung deficiency.
2. Wolfberry
Wolfberry is rich in various vitamins and trace elements, especially vitamin A and iron. It protects the eyes and enhances immunity. Combined with Fingers Ficus, it can enhance the effects of nourishing the kidneys, improving vision, and relieving fatigue, making it suitable for people who use computers for long periods or have poor vision.
3. Pork Bones
Pork bones are rich in calcium and collagen, which help strengthen bones and nourish the skin. When combined with Fingers Ficus, they can further enhance the effects of strengthening the spleen, removing dampness, boosting energy, and reducing deficiency symptoms. Cooking Fingers Ficus with pork bones makes a delicious soup with enhanced nourishing effects.
4. Smilax Root (Tufuling)
Smilax root has effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, and removing dampness. When combined with Fingers Ficus, it can effectively address conditions such as joint stiffness caused by internal accumulation of dampness. Cooking Fingers Ficus together with Smilax root and pork bones enhances the damp-removing effect.
5. Lily Bulbs (Baihe)
Lily bulbs contain abundant protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and various alkaloids, and have functions of moistening the lungs to relieve coughing, clearing the heart, and calming the mind. When combined with Fingers Ficus, it can effectively alleviate coughing and heatiness symptoms, and also improve irritability and insomnia, making it suitable for consumption during the dry autumn season.
In daily life, Fingers Ficus offers many benefits, but it is recommended to use it in moderation. Those allergic to it should avoid its use.
