Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root for Tea & Decoction, 260g Jar

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) are the dried root slices of a foundational food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gān Cǎo (甘草), also called Chinese Licorice Root. For centuries, Gan Cao has been prized as a harmonizing, qi-tonifying, and throat-soothing herb, used to moderate the character of other herbs, ease the throat, and support the middle burner. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it one of the most gentle yet widely used herbs for blending formulas and balancing the body.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional harmonizing and qi-tonifying food herb
• Dried Gan Cao root slices, 260g jar
• Glycyrrhiza uralensis from Inner Mongolia
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and herbal blends
• New-crop, dried, unsweetened slices

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its pale yellow to light brown color, firm fibrous texture, and mild sweet aroma. When brewed or decocted, the slices release a naturally sweet, slightly earthy flavor with a smooth, lingering finish, making them a pleasant base for daily teas and herbal formulas.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Daily herbal tea
• Herbal decoction and formula base
• Throat-soothing tea blends
• Soup and congee ingredient
• Herbal pairing with other food herbs

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gan Cao is decocted into soups, teas, and tonic formulas to harmonize other herbs, support the throat, and nourish the middle qi. It is a common ingredient in daily tea blends, where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended for a naturally sweet, soothing infusion.

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