Dried Licorice Root Slices Gancao for Sour Plum Soup and Herbal Decoctions 500g

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. This traditional Chinese herb is the root of the licorice plant, commonly used as a harmonizing ingredient in herbal formulas. In TCM theory, it is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the spleen, stomach, heart, and lung channels. It is traditionally used to support digestive comfort and respiratory wellness. This 500g pack is suitable for making sour plum soup, herbal teas, and decoctions.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Gan Cao (甘草), the dried root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis
• Traditional Chinese herb used as a harmonizing agent in TCM formulas
• Sweet flavor and neutral nature in TCM theory
• Versatile ingredient for sour plum soup, teas, and decoctions
• 500g pack of sliced licorice root for convenient use

Quality & Sensory

The dried root slices are typically light yellow to brownish-yellow in color with a firm, fibrous texture. They have a mild, sweet aroma and a distinctly sweet taste that becomes more pronounced when decocted or brewed in water.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to sour plum soup for balanced flavor
• Simmered in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Brewed as a standalone sweet herbal tea
• Used in congee or culinary soups for subtle sweetness

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize the properties of other herbs in a formula. It is often paired with sour plum, hawthorn, or tangerine peel in summer drinks. Folk practice includes simmering the slices in water for teas or adding them to soups and congee for a naturally sweet note.

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