{"product_id":"licorice-root-chinese-cultivated-glycyrrhiza-uralensis-radix-gan-cao-zai-pei-organic-grade","title":"Licorice Root, Chinese (Cultivated) - Glycyrrhiza uralensis Radix - Gan Cao (Zai Pei) - Organic Grade","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFrom China\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe peacemaker.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGan cao\u003c\/i\u003e means sweet grass, and it appears in more Chinese herbal formulas than any other single ingredient - not because it does the work, but because it harmonizes. Its traditional role is to make the other herbs in the pot get along, which earned it the nickname the peacemaker of herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sweetness is not sugar. Glycyrrhizin, the compound behind the taste, is around fifty times sweeter than table sugar and behaves nothing like it. Licorice grows in the dry north - Inner Mongolia, Gansu, Xinjiang - and its reach goes well beyond China: bundles of the root were buried in the tomb of Tutankhamun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow it is used:\u003c\/b\u003e a slice or two simmered with other roots to round out a bitter decoction, or brewed alone as a sweet, faintly medicinal tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLicorice Root (Cultivated) – Gan Cao – Organic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eGlycyrrhiza uralensis Radix\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Licorice Root \/ Gan Cao \/ 甘草\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLicorice Root, known as \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGan Cao\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is one of the most recognized botanicals in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional East Asian herbal culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIt is often featured in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassic teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, where it brings a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003emild sweetness and harmonizing character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e to recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eOur \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic Grade\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e cultivated Licorice Root is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003enaturally sliced and dried without sulfur or pesticides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e, preserving its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003elight aroma, golden-brown tone, and clean, food-grade quality\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e suitable for tea and traditional cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea \u0026amp; Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3–6 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in water for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e15–25 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCommonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classic kitchen decoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdd slices to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoups, congee, or simmered broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for a gentle, naturally sweet note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary \u0026amp; Traditional Blends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOften included in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional herbal tea blends and slow-simmered preparations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNaturally sliced and dried\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gan Cao is noted in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclassical texts and culinary herbal practices\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is commonly included in \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etraditional tea blends and decoctions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where it provides a \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emild, balancing character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e within traditional frameworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":47708448489621,"sku":"CS-4G01O-4oz","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":47708448522389,"sku":"CS-4G01O","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0528\/6025\/6405\/files\/Gan_cao.jpg?v=1786411095","url":"https:\/\/ruedelmas33.com\/products\/licorice-root-chinese-cultivated-glycyrrhiza-uralensis-radix-gan-cao-zai-pei-organic-grade","provider":"Delmas33","version":"1.0","type":"link"}