Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 500g for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These dried root slices are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their naturally sweet flavor. In TCM theory, licorice is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to soups and congee.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb known in Chinese as Gan Cao (甘草)
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis, dried root slices
• Naturally sweet flavor traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas
• Red-skinned dried slices suitable for tea, decoction, and cooking
• 500g pack for daily herbal tea, soup, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Typically yellowish to reddish-brown slices with a firm, fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When steeped or simmered, licorice typically yields a naturally sweet, mellow taste with a smooth finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups and stews for mellow sweetness
• Cook into congee or herbal porridge

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is one of the most frequently used herbs, traditionally added to formulas to harmonize the actions of other ingredients and moderate their flavor. It is commonly paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum, goji berries, or dried ginger in daily teas and decoctions. Folk use also includes adding slices to soups, congee, and seasonal herbal drinks.

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