Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 500g Dried Chinese Herb for Tea and Decoction

Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These dried slices of the licorice root are a classic Chinese herbal ingredient, traditionally valued for their naturally sweet flavor. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is considered sweet in flavor and neutral in nature. Commonly simmered in decoctions, steeped as tea, or added to herbal blends. Store in a cool, dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Dried licorice root slices supplied as a 500g pack of Chinese herbal material
• Botanical source Glycyrrhiza uralensis, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草)
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbalism for its naturally sweet, harmonizing character
• Carefully dried and cut into convenient slices for tea, decoction, and culinary use
• Versatile ingredient for daily herbal teas, soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The slices typically show a pale yellow to yellowish-brown cut surface with a fibrous texture and a faint herbal aroma. When steeped or simmered, they release a distinctly sweet, mellow taste with mild earthy undertones.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a naturally sweet herbal tea
• Simmer in decoctions alongside other Chinese herbs
• Add to soups and slow-cooked dishes for mellow sweetness
• Blend into herbal tea mixes with chrysanthemum or goji berries

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize other herbs in a formula and is a frequent component of classic decoctions. It is commonly paired with herbs such as chrysanthemum, goji berries, or jujube in daily teas, and added to soups and congee in seasonal home cooking. Folk tradition also favors it as a gentle, sweet base for herbal drinks.

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