Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 500g Raw Herb for Tea and Decoction
Price range: $7.76 through $14.48
Description
Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These red-skinned root slices are a foundational Chinese herbal botanical, traditionally valued for their sweet flavor and harmonizing role in classic formulas. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, associated with the heart, lung, spleen, and stomach channels. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and culinary blends, it is a versatile pantry herb for daily herbal preparation.
Key Selling Points
- Authentic Inner Mongolia red-skinned licorice root slices, a classic TCM botanical
- Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis, dried root cut into convenient slices
- Traditionally valued in TCM for its sweet taste and harmonizing role in herbal formulas
- Sulfur-free drying preserves the natural aroma and character of the root
- Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary seasoning
Quality & Sensory
Slices typically show a reddish-brown outer skin with a pale yellow to yellowish-white cut surface and firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and brewed slices typically yield a naturally sweet, mellow taste with a faint licorice finish.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Raw herb decoction slices |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 甘草 |
| Pinyin | Gan Cao |
| Botanical Name | Glycyrrhiza uralensis |
| Plant Part | Dried root |
| Processing | Dried, sulfur-free slices |
Usage Scenarios
- Steep slices in hot water for a mild traditional herbal tea
- Simmer in decoctions and herbal soup blends
- Add to congee or slow-cooked dishes for natural sweetness
- Use as a culinary spice in braises and marinades
Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, Gan Cao is one of the most frequently used herbs, traditionally included to harmonize other botanicals in multi-herb decoctions. It is commonly paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum, goji berry, and jujube in daily teas, or added to soups and congee for gentle sweetness. Folk tradition also uses it in seasonal herbal drinks and household decoction blends.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500g of dried licorice root slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis, sourced from Inner Mongolia, China.
Q: What is its traditional value?
A: In TCM theory, Gan Cao is sweet and neutral and is traditionally used to harmonize other herbs in formulas. It has long been a staple of Chinese herbal decoctions and daily teas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Slices are typically simmered in decoctions or soups, or steeped in hot water as a mild herbal tea. They can also be added to congee or used as a culinary spice.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 1000 grams of raw licorice slices new red skinned products have high content, 500 grams of raw licorice slices new red skinned products have high content, 250g raw licorice root slices high content new crop with red skin, 100 grams of raw licorice slices new red skinned products have high content, Yunnan dried ginger slices 500g, yunnan dried ginger slices 250g |
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