Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 500g Dried Red Skin Herb for Tea and Decoction

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These red-skinned slices are a classic food-and-medicine botanical traditionally valued for their naturally sweet flavor. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal formulas. Suitable for teas, decoctions, and culinary use; not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM botanical Gan Cao supplied as dried red-skinned root slices
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis with naturally sweet root character
• Traditionally used to harmonize blends and balance stronger herbs in formulas
• Versatile slices for herbal tea, decoction, soup, and culinary preparation
• Convenient 500g pack stored best in a cool dry place

Quality & Sensory

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

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Steep as a mild sweet herbal tea
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavoring
• Use in congee or seasonal culinary recipes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize the actions of other herbs and is a common component of many classical formulas. It is often paired with herbs in decoctions, added to soups for gentle sweetness, or simmered into daily teas. Traditionally associated with supporting respiratory and digestive comfort in folk herbal practice, it is also used in seasonal wellness drinks.

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