Licorice Root Powder Gan Cao 甘草粉 Freshly Milled Raw Herbal Powder 500g

Licorice Root Powder, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis root, milled from dried licorice root slices into a fine raw powder. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends and supporting balanced daily wellness routines. This 500g pack is a food-grade agricultural product suitable for teas, decoctions, and culinary use, and is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Finely milled raw licorice root powder made from dried Gan Cao slices
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis root from Gansu, China
• In TCM theory Gan Cao is sweet and neutral, traditionally used to harmonize formulas
• Freshly ground to order with an 18-month shelf life under cool dry storage
• Versatile 500g pack for herbal teas, decoctions, congee, and baking

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellow to yellowish brown with a fine, dry, free-flowing texture. It typically carries the mild, sweet aroma characteristic of licorice root, and when brewed or stirred into warm water it offers a naturally sweet, slightly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water as a simple licorice herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions to harmonize the blend
• Mix into congee or porridge for a mild sweet note
• Incorporate into baking and culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Gan Cao is one of the most commonly used herbs, traditionally valued for its harmonizing role in multi-herb decoctions. It has also been prepared as a simple sweet tea, simmered with other roots, or added to congee and seasonal tonics. Folk practice often pairs licorice with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or dried tangerine peel in daily herbal drinks.

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