Licorice Root Powder Gan Cao 甘草粉 Freshly Milled Raw Herbal Powder 500g

Licorice Root Powder, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), is milled from dried roots of Glycyrrhiza uralensis. This finely ground raw powder retains the root's naturally sweet flavor and traditional herbal character. In TCM theory, licorice is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends. Suitable for teas, decoctions, and culinary use as a food-grade botanical ingredient.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled from dried licorice root, a classic TCM botanical
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis with naturally sweet taste
• Traditional harmonizing herb valued in Chinese herbal practice
• Versatile powder form for teas, decoctions, and cooking
• Sealed 500g pack with 12-month shelf life for convenient storage

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellow to yellowish-brown with a fine, dry texture and a faintly sweet, earthy aroma. When stirred into hot water or simmered, it typically yields a mild, naturally sweet taste with subtle woody undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions and simmered blends
• Blend into congee or porridge for gentle sweetness
• Use in baking and culinary recipes as a natural flavoring

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize other herbs in decoction formulas and to lend natural sweetness to blends. It is commonly paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum, jujube, or goji berry in daily teas, and traditionally added to soups and congee. Folk practice also values it in seasonal wellness drinks, framed as traditional use rather than medical treatment.

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