Gansu Licorice Slices Gan Cao 500g Dried Herbal Tea Slices with Dried Tangerine Peel

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza glabra, offered as sun-dried root slices from Gansu, China. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends and supporting daily wellness routines. This listing pairs 250g of licorice slices with 250g of dried tangerine peel (Chen Pi, 陈皮) for brewing, simmering, or culinary use. This product is not a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Gansu-grown licorice root cut into dried slices, sold loose by weight
• Known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), a classic harmonizing herb
• Bundle includes 250g licorice slices plus 250g dried tangerine peel (Chen Pi)
• Sun-dried processing with a 12-month shelf life under cool dry storage
• Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

Licorice slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown cut surface with a fibrous texture and a distinct sweet aroma. Dried tangerine peel is typically orange-brown and fragrant. Brewed together, the infusion is typically sweet, mellow, and lightly citrusy.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild daily herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavoring
• Use in congee or slow-cooked dishes
• Combine with chen pi for a citrus-licorice infusion

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize formulas and moderate the actions of other herbs, often added to decoctions and soups in small amounts. Chen Pi is traditionally associated with regulating qi and supporting digestion, and the two are commonly paired in daily infusions and seasonal simmered drinks. Preparation typically involves simmering or steeping the slices; amounts vary by recipe and personal preference.

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