Xinjiang Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 Round Cut Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction 500g Premium Grade

Premium Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), cut from Glycyrrhiza glabra root and sourced from Xinjiang. These round dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for their naturally sweet flavor. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to culinary blends.

Key Selling Points

• Genuine Xinjiang licorice root cut into uniform round slices
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza glabra with Chinese name Gan Cao 甘草
• Traditionally used in TCM as a harmonizing herb with naturally sweet taste
• Top grade slices measuring approximately 1.2 to 1.8 cm in diameter
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown cut surface with a firm, fibrous texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When steeped or simmered, the liquor typically takes on a light golden tone with a distinctly sweet, mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions alongside other botanicals
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavoring
• Include in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize other herbs in formulas and is valued for its sweet, neutral character. It is commonly paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum, goji berry, or jujube in daily teas, and added to soups and decoctions. Folk use also includes blending it into cooling summer drinks and tonic-style simmered dishes.

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