Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 Dried Botanical Bulk 500g for Tea and Decoction

Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These dried root slices are a classic botanical raw material valued in traditional Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends. Suitable for tea, decoction, and culinary preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Dried licorice root slices supplied as botanical bulk raw material
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis known in TCM as Gan Cao 甘草
• Traditionally used in TCM to harmonize and balance herbal formulas
• Dried slice form convenient for tea decoction and culinary use
• Sweet neutral character makes it a versatile everyday herbal ingredient

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a yellowish to reddish-brown cut surface with a firm fibrous texture. The aroma is mildly sweet and earthy, and brewed slices yield a naturally sweet mellow taste with subtle woody undertones.

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
• Use in culinary preparations as a botanical ingredient

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is one of the most frequently used herbs, traditionally added to formulas to harmonize the actions of other ingredients. It is commonly paired with herbs in decoctions, simmered into teas, or included in soups and congee. Traditionally associated with supporting respiratory and digestive comfort in classical herbal practice.

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