Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 260g Dried Red Skin Raw 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 dried and sold loose in a 260g jar. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and culinary recipes.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried licorice root slices with no added sugar
• Sourced from Gansu province, a recognized region for Chinese licorice
• Known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), Glycyrrhiza uralensis
• Dried whole slices suitable for brewing, simmering, and herbal blends
• 260g resealable jar, convenient for daily herbal preparation

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a reddish-brown outer skin with a pale yellow fibrous interior. The texture is firm and dry, and the aroma is mildly sweet and earthy. When simmered or steeped, the taste is typically naturally sweet with a soft herbal finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a traditional herbal decoction
• Add to herbal tea blends for natural sweetness
• Include in soup and congee recipes for traditional flavor
• Combine with other dried herbs in TCM-style formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is one of the most frequently used herbs, traditionally valued for harmonizing other ingredients in multi-herb formulas. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to soups and congee, or steeped with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or other dried botanicals. Traditionally associated with daily wellness teas, especially in autumn and winter.

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