Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 500g Dried Red Skin Round Cuts for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These red-skinned round slices are cut from the dried root and traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for their sweet flavor and harmonizing role in formulas. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, associated with the heart, lung, spleen, and stomach channels. Commonly used in teas, decoctions, and culinary blends.

Key Selling Points

• Dried licorice root cut into round slices with natural red skin
• Known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis
• Traditionally used in Chinese herbalism as a harmonizing ingredient in formulas
• Unsulfured processing with a naturally sweet aroma and flavor
• Suitable for herbal teas, decoctions, soups, and culinary recipes

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown outer skin with a pale yellow to light yellow cut surface and a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is typically mild and sweet, and brewed or simmered slices yield a naturally sweet, mellow taste with a faint earthy note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as a traditional harmonizing ingredient
• Add to herbal tea blends for natural sweetness
• Include in soup and congee recipes for a mellow flavor
• Use in seasonal herbal drinks and culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to moderate and harmonize the actions of other herbs in decoction formulas. It is a common ingredient in classic pairings such as with jujube and ginger in daily teas, and appears in many traditional soup and tonic preparations. Folk practice also uses licorice slices in throat-soothing herbal drinks and seasonal wellness teas, typically simmered or steeped before use.

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