Licorice (Gan Cao)
Glycyrrhiza uralensis Fisch. ex DC. (Fabaceae)
Harvested from arid regions in Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia. Supplied as premium whole licorice roots, machine-sliced uniform discs, fine powder, and standardized water-soluble licorice extract with calibrated glycyrrhizic acid and flavonoid profiles.
- Plant Part
- Root & Stolon
- Origin
- Xinjiang & Inner Mongolia, China
- MOQ
- 50 kg
- Shelf Life
- 36 months
Standardized Specification
Published specification ranges and the analytical method referenced for each parameter. Batch-specific results are issued on the certificate of analysis, not on this page.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Glycyrrhizic Acid (HPLC) | ≥ 10.0% - 26.0% (Extract) | HPLC-UV / ChP |
| Moisture (Root Slices) | ≤ 12.0% | USP <731> |
| Total Ash | ≤ 7.0% | USP <281> |
| Heavy Metals (ICP-MS) | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
Composition, Format & Handling
Standardized assayGlycyrrhizic Acid ≥ 10.0% – 26.0% (HPLC) / Hand-Selected Root Slices
Marker compoundsGlycyrrhizic Acid, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Liquiritin, Isoliquiritin
Extraction / processingPurified Water / Hydro-Ethanolic Extraction
Extraction ratioNatural Root / 5:1 to 15:1 for Extract
AppearanceCylindrical roots with fibrous yellowish interior / Fine yellow-brown powder
Particle / cutSelected root sticks / Oval transverse slices / 80 mesh powder
CAS Number97676-23-8
Storage ConditionsKeep dry and sealed; protect from insect infestation and humidity
Analytical Fingerprint
Illustrative chromatographic profile showing the marker peaks used for identification. Peak heights are schematic and are not batch results.
Analytical Chromatography Profile (280 nm)Validated Method Conformance
X-Axis: Retention Time (min)Y-Axis: Absorbance UnitsQC Fingerprint: PASS
Liquiritin5.2 min
Isoliquiritin9.8 min
Glycyrrhizic Acid (Target)14.5 min
