Gan Cao

Radix Glycyrrhizae

Licorice Root

Qi Tonic / Harmonizing

About this herb

One of the most widely used herbs in Chinese medicine, valued for tonifying Qi and harmonizing other herbs in a formula.

PinyinGan Cao

Chinese甘草

Latin (pharmaceutical)Radix Glycyrrhizae

EnglishLicorice Root

CategoryQi Tonic / Harmonizing

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