Licorice Root (Gan Cao)

Licorice Root (Gan Cao) is the sweet, aromatic root used widely in Chinese herbal medicine and as a flavoring in confectionery and traditional cuisines; it is prized for its strong, naturally sweet liquorice flavor and soothing digestive uses. Nutritionally it provides notable amounts of minerals and fiber and is particularly rich in potassium (3800mg per 100g), along with modest protein and soluble fiber. While it can be a beneficial herbal ingredient, concentrated or frequent use of licorice root is known to contain compounds (like glycyrrhizin) that may affect blood pressure and electrolyte balance, so people with hypertension or on certain medications should use it cautiously.

Licorice Root (Gan Cao) is the sweet, aromatic root used widely in Chinese herbal medicine and as a flavoring in confectionery and traditional cuisines; it is prized for its strong, naturally sweet liquorice flavor and soothing digestive uses. Nutritionally it provides notable amounts of minerals an... Show more