Gan Cao (Licorice) Sliced Dried Loose Herb (approx 4 ounces)

Description

🌿 Gan Cao Slices: The Great Harmonizer of Herbal Medicine

Gan Cao (甘草), or licorice root, is one of the most widely used herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), often referred to as “The Great Harmonizer.” Sliced and dried for decoction, Gan Cao is prized not only for its naturally sweet flavor but also for its ability to balance, enhance, and moderate the effects of other herbs in complex formulas.

🧬 Botanical Profile
• Latin name: Glycyrrhiza uralensis (Chinese licorice)
• Energetics: Sweet, neutral to slightly warm; enters the Heart, Lung, Spleen, and Stomach meridians
• Forms: Raw (Sheng Gan Cao) for clearing heat and detoxification; Honey-fried (Zhi Gan Cao) for tonifying Qi and moistening

🌱 Key Therapeutic Benefits
• Qi Tonification
• Cough and Lung Support
• Digestive Harmony
• Detoxification and Heat Clearing
• Pain Relief
• Formula Synergy: Enhances the efficacy of other herbs and reduces harshness — a cornerstone in over 50% of classical TCM formulas.

🍵 How to Use Gan Cao Slices
Decoction Method:
1. Ingredients: 3–5 slices of Gan Cao slices (adjust based on formula or volume)
2. Instructions:
• Rinse briefly.
• Simmer in water for 20–30 minutes or brew/steep in hot water for 10-15 minutes.
• Strain and consume warm, or combine with other herbs in a multi-herb decoction.