Dried Ginger Root Gan Jiang 500g Bulk Chinese Herb Zingiber officinale Rhizome for Decoction and Culinary Use

Dried Ginger Root, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale, the dried rhizome of ginger. In TCM theory it is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor and is traditionally associated with warming the middle burner. This dried ginger block is a common ingredient for decoctions, soups, and culinary preparations. Store at room temperature in a dry place and use as a food or traditional herbal ingredient, not as a substitute for medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ginger rhizome blocks supplied as a bulk food-grade raw herb
• Botanical source Zingiber officinale with Chinese name Gan Jiang 干姜
• Traditionally valued in TCM for its warming pungent character
• Whole dried form suitable for decoction, soup, and culinary use
• 500g pack with direct-from-origin supply and ready stock

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale yellow to light brown in color with a firm, fibrous texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When simmered, it typically yields a warm, spicy, and slightly peppery taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions and warming teas
• Add to soups and stews for traditional flavor
• Use in congee and seasonal culinary recipes
• Combine with other herbs in traditional formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Jiang is traditionally used to warm the middle and dispel internal cold, and it often appears in classic formulas alongside other warming herbs. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, added to ginger soups, or cooked into congee, especially during cold seasons. Folk practice also pairs dried ginger with jujube and licorice in daily herbal teas.

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