Chinese Bulk Herbs – Honey Fried Licorice (Gan Cao Jie)

Honey Fried Licorice is anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, expectorant, laxative, and soothing properties. It’s used for gastric and duodenal ulcers, sore throat, bronchitis, chronic gastritis, colic, primary adrenocortical insufficiency, dry cough, arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and for bacterial and viral infections.

Honey fried Licorice is a valuable herb in chinese medicine, it is often paired with other herbs in order to enhance their effect.

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Sweet, raw product cool while honey-fried one warm; liver and heart meridians entered.
Clear heat and remove toxicity. Helps to clear sores and boils, sore throat.

Latin Name:
Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Chinese Name:
Gan Cao Jie

Common Names:

Parts Used:
Licorice sections fried in honey

Properties:
primarily the Heart, Lung, Spleen, & Stomach, neutral if unprepared, warm if dry-fried, and has a sweet taste.

Cautions:

*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts, please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.