Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 Red Skin Raw Herb for Decoction and Tea 1kg

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These red-skinned root slices are naturally sun-dried and sold as loose raw herbal material by weight. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal formulas. Suitable for decoction, tea, and culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gan Cao licorice root slices sourced from Gansu, a recognized Chinese production region
• Botanical source is Glycyrrhiza uralensis, a classic TCM root herb
• Red skin and naturally sun-dried slices reflect traditional raw herb processing
• In TCM theory, licorice is sweet and neutral, traditionally used to harmonize formulas
• Loose bulk format by the kilogram, suitable for decoction pieces, teas, and culinary blends

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown outer skin with a pale yellow to yellowish-white cut surface and a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is typically mild and slightly sweet, and decocted licorice yields a distinctly sweet, mellow taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as a traditional harmonizing ingredient
• Steep slices in hot water for a mild sweet herbal tea
• Add to soup and congee recipes for traditional flavoring
• Use in culinary spice blends and seasonal herbal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is one of the most frequently used herbs and is traditionally added to decoctions to harmonize the actions of other ingredients. It is commonly paired with herbs in classic formulas, simmered into tonifying soups, or steeped alone as a naturally sweet tea. Folk use also includes combining it with chrysanthemum or goji berries in daily herbal drinks.

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