Gancao Ganjiang Decoction Dried Ginger Slices 100g with Licorice Root for Herbal Tea and Soup

Gancao Ganjiang Decoction, known in TCM as Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang (甘草干姜汤), pairs dried ginger slices (Zingiber officinale) with licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis). In TCM theory, dried ginger is pungent and hot and enters the spleen, stomach, lung, and kidney channels, while licorice is sweet and neutral. Traditionally used as a warming decoction, it is simmered in water for daily herbal wellness and enjoyed as part of a balanced routine.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM pairing of dried ginger slices and licorice root in one convenient 100g pack
• Dried ginger known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜) from Zingiber officinale rhizome
• Licorice root known as Gan Cao (甘草) from Glycyrrhiza uralensis root
• Sun-dried and air-dried processing with sealed packaging to preserve aroma
• Traditionally simmered as a warming decoction or steeped as herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Dried ginger slices typically show pale yellow to light brown flesh with a firm, fibrous texture and a sharp, spicy aroma. Licorice root pieces are typically yellowish-brown with a sweet, earthy scent. When simmered, the decoction typically tastes warm and pungent with a lingering sweet finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer as a traditional warming decoction
• Steep ginger slices in hot water as a simple herbal tea
• Add to soups or stews for a warm, spicy note
• Use in seasonal cooking during cold weather

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang is a classic two-herb formula traditionally associated with warming the middle burner and supporting lung function. Traditionally, the herbs are simmered in water and taken warm. Dried ginger is also commonly paired with other warming herbs in decoctions, while licorice is widely used to harmonize formulas and moderate the taste of herbal teas and soups.

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