Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 1kg Inner Mongolia Red Skin Sulfur Free for Tea and Soup

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These red-skinned slices are sun-dried and sulfur-free, suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and soups. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal formulas. A food-grade botanical for everyday culinary and traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Inner Mongolia red-skin licorice root cut into convenient slices
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis known in TCM as Gan Cao 甘草
• Sun-dried and sulfur-free processing preserves natural character
• Traditionally used in TCM to harmonize and sweeten herbal blends
• Versatile 1kg bulk pack for tea brewing soups and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown outer skin with a pale yellow fibrous interior. The texture is firm and dry with a faintly sweet earthy aroma. When simmered or steeped, the liquor typically tastes mildly sweet with a smooth lingering finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild traditional herbal tea
• Simmer in soups and broths for gentle natural sweetness
• Add to herbal decoctions as a harmonizing ingredient
• Combine with other botanicals in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gan Cao is one of the most frequently used botanicals, traditionally valued for its sweet neutral character and its role in harmonizing multi-herb formulas. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to soups, or steeped alone as a simple daily tea. Folk practice often pairs it with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or jujube in seasonal drinks.

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