Licorice Root Granules Gan Cao 500g Raw Herb Material for Decoction and Powdering

Licorice Root Granules, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza glabra root. These dried residual-cut granule pieces are a raw Chinese herbal material sold as an edible agricultural product. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal formulas. Suitable for decoction, powdering, and culinary herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Raw licorice root granule pieces supplied as a bulk 500g herbal material
• Botanical source is licorice root, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草)
• Produced from raw unprocessed licorice with a 24-month shelf life
• Traditionally used in TCM to harmonize and sweeten herbal decoctions
• Versatile form suitable for grinding into powder or simmering in formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to yellowish-brown granule pieces with a fibrous, starchy texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquid typically takes on a mild golden tone with a naturally sweet, mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as a harmonizing ingredient
• Grind into powder for culinary or herbal blending
• Add to soup and congee recipes for natural sweetness
• Use as a raw material for herbal formulation and processing

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is one of the most frequently used herbs, traditionally valued for its sweet, neutral character and its role in moderating and harmonizing combinations of herbs. It is commonly included in decoctions, soups, and congee, and is often paired with other roots and dried herbs in seasonal formulas. Raw licorice is the unprocessed form traditionally preferred for general harmonizing use.

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