Liquorice Root 600g | Gan Cao 甘草

Gan Cao (甘草), liquorice root, 600g. Pale yellow slices with an intense natural sweetness — gan cao appears in more Chinese formulas than any other single herb, usually as the harmoniser that holds the rest together.

• 600g of dried liquorice root slices
• Botanical name Glycyrrhiza uralensis
• Pale yellow slices, intensely and naturally sweet
• The most frequently used herb in the entire pharmacy
• Generous bulk size for clinic or regular use

Traditional use of Liquorice Root

Gan Cao is described in Chinese medicine as tonifying qi, moderating urgency and harmonising the other herbs in a formula. It is sometimes called the 'chancellor' of the pharmacy for that role.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Gan Cao · Chinese 甘草 · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Glycyrrhizae · botanical name Glycyrrhiza uralensis · English: liquorice root, licorice root · Cantonese: gam cho

Chinese herbs are sold under many names. If you were given a different name or a prescription slip you cannot match, send it to us and we will identify it for you.

Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.