Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup

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Description

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草) or Gancao, from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These sliced roots are a classic Chinese herbal decoction piece traditionally used to harmonize formulas and support digestive comfort. In TCM theory, Gan Cao is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, entering the Heart, Lung, Spleen, and Stomach channels. It is commonly simmered in teas, soups, and herbal blends.

Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup overview
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup overview
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup overview

Key Selling Points

  • Identified as Gan Cao (甘草), the dried root slices of Glycyrrhiza uralensis
  • Traditional Chinese herbal decoction piece used in teas and soups
  • Sweet, neutral herb traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas
  • Sun-dried slices in a convenient bottled format
  • Sourced from Bozhou, a well-known Chinese herbal trading region
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup key features
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup key features
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup key features

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a firm, fibrous texture. They have a mild, sweet, earthy aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquid is typically light golden with a naturally sweet, slightly earthy taste.

Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup quality and texture
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup quality and texture
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried herbal decoction pieces
Chinese Name 甘草
Pinyin Gan Cao
Botanical Name Glycyrrhiza uralensis
Plant Part Root
Net Weight 100g
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup specifications
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup specifications
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmered in herbal decoctions
  • Brewed as a simple daily tea
  • Added to soups and congee
  • Combined with other herbs in traditional formulas
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup in use
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup in use
Dried Licorice Root Slices Gan Cao 100g Bottled Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup in use

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize the properties of other herbs in a formula and to support the Spleen and Stomach. It is often simmered with ginger, jujube, or other herbs in decoctions and soups. Folk practice also includes using it in daily teas for its naturally sweet flavor.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis, sold in a 100g bottle.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, Gan Cao is sweet and neutral and is traditionally used to harmonize herbal formulas and support digestive comfort.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in decoctions or brewed as a tea, and can also be added to soups and congee.

Additional information

Weight 1.2 kg
Dimensions 15 × 10 × 10 cm

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