Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) — Dried Licorice Root for Tea, Soup & Spice Blends

Gan Cao Slices (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) are the dried root slices of a foundational food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gān Cǎo (甘草), also called Chinese Licorice Root. For centuries, Gan Cao has been prized as a harmonizing, qi-tonifying, and throat-soothing herb, used to moderate the character of other herbs, ease dryness, and bring sweetness to decoctions and daily teas. Its nature is sweet and neutral, making it one of the most gentle and widely used herbs for supporting the Middle Burner, moistening the Lungs, and harmonizing formulas.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional harmonizing and qi-tonifying food herb
• Dried Gan Cao root slices from Gansu origin
• Glycyrrhiza uralensis, sulfur-free processing
• Suitable for tea, soup, and spice blends
• Clean, dried, food-herb grade quality

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale yellow to light tan color, firm fibrous texture, and mild sweet herbal aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a naturally sweet, slightly earthy flavor with a smooth, lingering finish, adding warmth and balance to broths and tea blends without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Herbal tea blends
• Spice and seasoning blends
• Medicinal food soup packs
• Daily decoction ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gan Cao is decocted into soups, congee, and daily teas to support gentle nourishment and harmonize other ingredients. It is a common component of medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, ginger, and goji berry. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum, tangerine peel, and honey for a naturally sweet, soothing infusion.

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