Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 500g Natural Sun Dried Red Skin Rounds for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These whole round slices are cut from the root of the licorice plant and naturally sun dried without sulfur fumigation. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing other herbs and supporting balanced herbal blends. Suitable for tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary use as a traditional botanical ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Whole round licorice root slices cut from mature red skin roots
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis known in TCM as Gan Cao
• Naturally sun dried with no sulfur fumigation processing
• Sweet neutral herb traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas
• Versatile for herbal tea decoctions soups and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish brown outer bark with a pale yellow to yellowish white cut surface and a firm dense texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and brewed or decocted slices yield a naturally sweet mellow taste with a faint herbal note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to herbal tea blends for natural sweetness
• Include in soup and congee recipes as a culinary herb
• Combine with other botanicals in traditional herbal formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize the actions of other herbs in a formula and is a common component of many classic decoctions. It is often paired with herbs in cooling teas, tonic soups, and seasonal wellness drinks. Folk use also includes simmering slices with dates or chrysanthemum for a mild daily infusion.

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