Gansu Red Skin Licorice Root Powder Gan Cao 甘草 Sugar-Free Dried Herb for Tea and Decoction 100g 250g 500g
$5.49 – $9.84Price range: $5.49 through $9.84
Description
Gansu Red Skin Licorice Root Powder, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza glabra root. This fine ground powder is made from dried red skin licorice roots processed by steaming, boiling, and sun drying. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal formulas. Suitable for daily herbal use by adults, excluding pregnant and nursing women.


Key Selling Points
- Authentic Gansu red skin licorice root ground into fine powder
- Botanical source Glycyrrhiza glabra with Chinese name Gan Cao 甘草
- Traditional TCM herb valued for its sweet flavor and harmonizing role in formulas
- Processed by steaming boiling and sun drying with sulfur-free handling
- Available in 100g 250g and 500g packs for tea decoction and culinary use


Quality & Sensory
Typically light yellow to pale brown in color with a fine smooth texture. The powder carries a mild earthy aroma and a naturally sweet taste when brewed or mixed into warm water.


Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herbal powder |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 甘草 |
| Pinyin | Gan Cao |
| Botanical Name | Glycyrrhiza glabra |
| Plant Part | Root |
| Net Weight | 100g 250g 500g |


Usage Scenarios
- Stir into warm water or herbal tea
- Add to soups and decoctions for traditional flavor
- Blend into congee or culinary recipes
- Use in seasonal herbal food preparations


Traditional Uses
In TCM practice Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize other herbs in decoctions and is often paired with herbs like Ju Hua or Mai Dong in daily teas. It is also added to soups and congee for its natural sweetness. Traditionally associated with supporting respiratory and digestive comfort in folk herbal routines.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: This is pure Gansu red skin licorice root powder known as Gan Cao 甘草 from Glycyrrhiza glabra root.
Q: What are its traditional characteristics?
A: In TCM theory Gan Cao is sweet and neutral and is traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas.
Q: How is it commonly used?
A: Stir the powder into warm water tea soup or congee according to personal preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 1 100g licorice root slices veteran owned business quality guaranteed, 1 250g licorice slices quality assurance in veteran stores, 1 500g licorice slices quality assurance in veterans stores, 1 100g medium tablet quality assurance in veterans store, 1 250g medium tablet quality assurance in veteran store, 1 500g medium tablets quality assurance in veterans stores, 1 500g licorice powder quality guaranteed by a veteran owned business |
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