Ninganbao Ningxia Yanchi Red Skin Licorice Root Slices 200g Bottle for Tea and Soup

Dried Licorice Root Slices, known in TCM as Gan Cao (甘草), from Glycyrrhiza uralensis. These round slices are sourced from Yanchi, Ningxia, and packed in a 200g bottle. In TCM theory, licorice is sweet in flavor and neutral in nature, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, heart, and lung channels. It is commonly used to harmonize herbal formulas and add natural sweetness to teas and soups. Store in a cool, dry place and use in moderation.

Key Selling Points

• Identified as Gan Cao (甘草), the dried root of Glycyrrhiza uralensis
• Sourced from Yanchi County, Ningxia, a well-known licorice growing region
• Cut into convenient round slices for easy measuring and use
• Naturally sweet and traditionally used to harmonize herbal decoctions
• Packed in a resealable 200g bottle for everyday kitchen or tea use

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically light yellow to tan with a firm, fibrous texture. They have a mild, earthy aroma and a distinctly sweet taste that comes through when brewed or simmered. The sweetness is natural and lingers gently in teas and soups.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a simple herbal tea
• Added to soups and broths for natural sweetness
• Simmered in traditional decoctions with other herbs
• Used in congee or grain porridges
• Included in seasonal culinary herbal blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gan Cao is traditionally used to harmonize the properties of other herbs in a formula and to support the middle burner. It is often paired with ginger, jujube, or other warming herbs in decoctions. Folk practice includes adding a few slices to soups, teas, or congee for its sweet flavor and traditional balancing role.

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