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Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar

Name: Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar
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Description

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) are the dried root slices of one of the most revered herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), known as Gān Cǎo (甘草) and honored as the "Great Harmonizer" of herbal formulas. For centuries, Gan Cao has been prized as a sweet, neutral, and harmonizing herb used to tonify the Spleen, support qi, moisten the Lungs, and moderate the character of other herbs in a formula. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it one of the gentlest yet most widely used herbs in Chinese herbal practice.

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar overview

Key Selling Points

Traditional food-herb (药食同源) ingredient
Dried red-skin licorice root slices
Glycyrrhiza uralensis from Gansu origin
100g jar, new-crop quality
Suitable for teas, soups, and herbal blends

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar key features

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sliced and dried to preserve its warm reddish-brown skin, pale yellow interior, and firm, fibrous texture. The slices carry a mild, sweet, earthy aroma. When decocted or brewed, they yield a naturally sweet, smooth infusion with a lingering honeyed finish that softens and rounds out other herbs in a blend.

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Herb Slices
Common Name	Gan Cao (Licorice Root)
Botanical Name	Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Form	Dried Round Slices
Net Weight	100g Jar
Origin	Gansu, China

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar specifications

Usage Scenarios

Herbal tea blends and daily infusions
Chinese-style soups and broths
Herbal decoction companion herb
Seasonal nourishment recipes
Medicinal food soup packs

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar in use

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gan Cao is decocted into soups, teas, and tonic formulas to harmonize blends and support daily vitality. It is one of the most common companion herbs in TCM formulas, traditionally used to moderate the properties of other ingredients and to support the Spleen and Lungs. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or paired with ingredients like jujube, goji berry, and chrysanthemum for a naturally sweet, soothing infusion.

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root Slices, 100g Jar preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is Gan Cao?

A: Gan Cao is the common Chinese name for dried root slices of Glycyrrhiza uralensis, also known as licorice root. It is a traditional food herb widely used in teas, soups, and herbal formulas.

Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gan Cao?

A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gan Cao is associated with tonifying the Spleen, supporting qi, moistening the Lungs, and harmonizing other herbs. It is often used in teas and soups for daily nourishment.

Q: How do I use dried Gan Cao slices?

A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.