Honey-Roasted Licorice Root

The traditional prepared form (Zhi 炙) of the liquorice root: the slices of Gan Cao are coated with honey then gently roasted, which changes their profile in the tradition.

The result is a golden-brown liquorice, stickier and more scented, which the tradition attaches to the Bu Qi (补气) register.

The honey used is traditionally a pure honey of food grade.

Ingredients: liquorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), honey.

The form chosen when the supplementing side of the herb is to be pressed further, towards the Earth Phase and the breath.

Unlike raw Gan Cao, which holds clearing and supplementing in even measure, Zhi Gan Cao leans plainly towards supplementing the Qi.

Much used in blends turned towards the Yang of the Fire Phase and the evenness of the pulse (Zhi Gan Cao Tang).

• Decoction: 2 to 3 g
• Zhi Gan Cao Tang: “decoction of prepared liquorice”, a classic blend of Zhang Zhongjing for the Yang of the Fire Phase and irregularity of the pulse
• Si Jun Zi Tang, supplementing version: raw Gan Cao is replaced by Zhi Gan Cao to make the supplementing turn more pronounced

Do not use for more than 6 weeks without medical advice. Not recommended for children.

Naturally contains glycyrrhizic acid. Not recommended for adolescents or for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not exceed the quantity of use indicated.

More moistening: to be avoided in cases of marked Dampness. Same classical incompatibilities.

Contains liquorice: people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption.