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

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

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb known as Gan Cao (甘草) with a naturally sweet taste
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis, a traditional Chinese licorice root
• Sun-dried sliced form suitable for tea, decoction, soup, and congee
• Traditionally used to harmonize other herbs in Chinese formulas
• Generous 500g loose pack for regular home herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown cut surface with a fibrous, firm texture and a faint herbal aroma. When steeped or simmered, they release a mild, naturally sweet flavor with subtle earthy undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water as a mild herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other Chinese herbs
• Add to soups and broths for gentle sweetness
• Cook into congee or grain porridges

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to moderate and harmonize the actions of other herbs, and it appears in many classical formulas. It is also simmered alone or with chrysanthemum, goji, or jujube for daily herbal teas, and added to soups and congee for its gentle sweetness. Traditionally associated with supporting respiratory and digestive comfort in folk herbal use.

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