Licorice Slices Gan Cao 甘草片 Xinjiang Wild Crafted Raw Herb 500g for Decoction and Tea

Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These hand-selected round slices come from Xinjiang and are offered as raw dried root pieces, with honey-processing available on request. In TCM theory Gan Cao is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal formulas. A versatile pantry botanical for decoctions, teas, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Hand-selected wild-crafted licorice root slices in large round cuts
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis known in TCM as Gan Cao 甘草
• Traditionally used in TCM to harmonize and moderate herbal formulas
• Available raw or with optional honey-processing Zhi Gan Cao on request
• Suitable for decoctions herbal teas soups and culinary preparations

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to warm tan cut surface with a firm fibrous texture and a faintly sweet earthy aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically tastes mildly sweet with a smooth lingering finish characteristic of quality licorice root.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions as a harmonizing ingredient
• Steep slices in hot water for a mild traditional licorice tea
• Add to soup and congee recipes for gentle sweetness
• Use in seasonal tonic broths with other roots

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gan Cao is among the most frequently used herbs, traditionally valued for its sweet neutral character and its role in moderating and blending other ingredients in a formula. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, paired with herbs such as dang gui or chen pi in classic preparations, and added to soups and congee. Folk practice also uses it in simple daily teas, especially during dry seasons.

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