Licorice Astragalus Gardenia Herbal Blend Gan Cao Huang Qin Zhi Zi Dried Chinese Herbs 125g Jar

Licorice Astragalus Gardenia Herbal Blend, known in TCM as Gan Cao Huang Qin Zhi Zi (甘草黄芪栀子), combines Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, Astragalus membranaceus root, and Gardenia jasminoides fruit. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet and harmonizing, astragalus is traditionally associated with supporting qi, and gardenia is bitter and cooling. Traditionally simmered as a decoction or steeped as a daily herbal tea. This product is a food-grade dried botanical and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Three-herb TCM blend of licorice root, astragalus root, and gardenia fruit
• Chinese Name: 甘草黄芪栀子 with pinyin Gan Cao Huang Qin Zhi Zi
• Botanical sources include Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Astragalus membranaceus, and Gardenia jasminoides
• Dried whole botanicals supplied in a sealed 125g jar for easy storage
• Suitable for home decoctions, herbal teas, and culinary broths

Quality & Sensory

Typically, licorice slices appear pale yellow with a sweet aroma, astragalus slices are fibrous and beige, and gardenia fruit is deep reddish-orange. When simmered, the blend typically yields a mild sweet-earthy taste with a slightly bitter finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional herbal decoction
• Steep as a mild daily herbal tea
• Add to soup broths for a traditional herbal flavor
• Use in seasonal wellness cooking at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, licorice is traditionally used to harmonize other herbs, astragalus is traditionally associated with tonifying qi, and gardenia is traditionally used to clear heat. The combination is commonly simmered in water as a decoction or steeped lightly as a tea, and may be added to soups and congee in folk herbal cooking.

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