Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 甘草 150g Jar Dried Herb for Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These cut root slices are a classic raw herbal ingredient traditionally valued for their naturally sweet flavor. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with harmonizing herbal blends. Suitable for herbal tea, decoctions, and culinary seasoning. This is a food-grade raw botanical, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Gan Cao 甘草 supplied as dried root slices in a 150g jar
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis, a widely used traditional Chinese herb
• Unsulfur-fumigated processing from a source factory with wholesale availability
• Naturally sweet taste makes it a traditional harmonizer in teas and decoctions
• Versatile raw ingredient for herbal tea, soups, and culinary seasoning

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown cut surface with a fibrous, firm texture and a faint characteristic aroma. When steeped or simmered, they release a mild, naturally sweet flavor with subtle earthy undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a mild sweet herbal tea
• Add to herbal decoctions to harmonize the blend
• Simmer in soups and stews for subtle sweetness
• Use in culinary seasoning and braised dishes

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 and moderate their flavor. Folk and household use includes adding a few slices to herbal teas, cooling summer drinks, congee, and slow-cooked soups. It is also traditionally paired with chrysanthemum, goji berries, or dried tangerine peel in daily wellness infusions.

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