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

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These red-skinned cut slices are naturally sun-dried and offered loose for herbal preparation. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal formulas and supporting general wellness. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and culinary recipes. This is a food-grade agricultural product and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried red-skin licorice root slices sold loose in a 500g pack
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis, known in TCM as Gan Cao 甘草
• Naturally sun-dried slices with no sulfur fumigation treatment
• Traditionally used in TCM to harmonize formulas and sweeten blends
• Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized licorice growing region

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a reddish-brown outer skin with a pale yellow to light tan cut surface and a firm, fibrous texture. They carry a mild, characteristic herbal aroma, and when simmered or steeped they typically yield a naturally sweet, slightly earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in herbal decoctions with other roots and herbs
• Steep in hot water as a mild traditional herbal tea
• Add to soups and slow-cooked broths for traditional flavor
• Use in congee or culinary recipes following traditional practice

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is one of the most commonly used herbs, traditionally valued for its sweet, neutral character and its role in harmonizing multi-herb formulas. It is traditionally simmered in decoctions, added to tonic soups, or steeped with other botanicals such as chrysanthemum or goji berries. Folk practice also includes pairing it with dates or longan in seasonal wellness drinks.

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