Gansu Red Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Sulfur-Free Hand-Selected Dried Herb, 500g
Price range: $5.08 through $9.94
Description
Gansu Red Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) is the dried root of a foundational herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gān Cǎo (甘草), often honored as the "Great Harmonizer" of herbal formulas. Sourced from Gansu and hand-selected without sulfur treatment, this red-skinned licorice has been prized for centuries as a sweet, neutral, and harmonizing herb used to support the Middle Burner, moisten the Lungs, and bring balance to blended formulas. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it one of the most gentle yet widely used herbs in both TCM and everyday food-herb practice.
Key Selling Points
- Sulfur-free, hand-selected Gansu red licorice root
- Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
- Sweet, neutral, harmonizing nature
- Dried and sun-cured for clean, natural quality
- 500g bulk pack for daily tea and soup use
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is hand-selected and sun-dried to preserve its reddish-brown outer skin, firm fibrous texture, and clean, sweet aroma. When decocted or steeped, the root releases a warm, honeyed sweetness with a smooth, lingering finish, adding depth and harmony to teas, broths, and herbal blends without overpowering other ingredients.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herbal Root |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gan Cao (Licorice Root) |
| Botanical Name | Glycyrrhiza uralensis |
| Origin | Gansu, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Initial Processing, Sun-Dried / Oven-Dried, Sulfur-Free |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal tea blends and daily infusions
- Chinese-style soups and broths
- Medicinal food congee and grain porridge
- Herbal decoction formulas
- Seasonal nourishment blends
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gan Cao is decocted into soups, teas, and congee, and is one of the most frequently used herbs in classical TCM formulas, where it is valued for harmonizing the other ingredients. It is commonly paired with jujube, ginger, and goji berry in daily teas, and added to slow-cooked broths for its naturally sweet, balancing character. As a food herb, it also appears in seasonal soup packs and longevity-style tonics.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gansu Red Licorice Root?
A: It is the dried root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草). This batch is sourced from Gansu, hand-selected, and processed without sulfur.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of licorice root?
A: In TCM, Gan Cao is described as sweet and neutral, entering multiple channels and traditionally used to harmonize formulas, support the Middle Burner, and moisten the Lungs. It is a classic food-herb ingredient in teas and soups.
Q: How do I use dried licorice root?
A: Rinse a small amount and simmer it with soup ingredients, or steep it in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference, and follow professional guidance if using it as part of a formula.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Premium hand selected licorice slices 0 5kg, First grade licorice slices 0 5kg, Second grade licorice slices 0 5kg, Third level selection of licorice slices 0 5kg, Standardized licorice root slices 0 5kg, Standardized licorice root pieces |
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