Dried Ginger Slices Gan Jiang 500g Sichuan Dried Herb for Tea and Cooking
$6.51 – $7.59Price range: $6.51 through $7.59
Description
Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale rhizome. These dried slices are a classic food-and-medicine herb traditionally valued for warming the middle and dispelling interior cold. In TCM theory, dried ginger is pungent and hot and enters the spleen, stomach, kidney, heart, and lung channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, teas, and culinary dishes; not a substitute for medicine.




Key Selling Points
- Classic TCM herb Gan Jiang in convenient dried slice form
- Botanical source Zingiber officinale rhizome, dried without sulfur fumigation
- Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized ginger-growing region
- Traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispelling cold
- Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, soups, and everyday cooking




Quality & Sensory
Typically pale yellowish-brown slices with a fibrous, starchy texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically carries a warm, spicy, slightly acrid taste characteristic of dried ginger.




Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried herb, food-grade raw botanical |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 干姜 |
| Pinyin | Gan Jiang |
| Botanical Name | Zingiber officinale |
| Plant Part | Rhizome |
| Net Weight | 500 g per pack |




Usage Scenarios
- Simmer into traditional decoctions with other herbs
- Steep as a warming ginger tea, alone or with red dates
- Add to soups, stews, and braised dishes for pungent warmth
- Use in congee or seasonal winter cooking




Traditional Uses
In TCM practice, dried ginger is a staple warming herb traditionally used to warm the middle jiao, dispel interior cold, and restore yang, appearing in classical formulas such as Li Zhong Wan alongside codonopsis and atractylodes. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, paired with licorice or jujube in teas, or added to winter soups and congee. Folk practice also favors ginger tea during cold seasons.




FAQ Q&A
Q: What is this product?
A: It is 500 g of dried ginger slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang, sourced from Sichuan and sold as a food-grade raw herb.
Q: What is it traditionally used for?
A: In TCM theory, dried ginger is pungent and hot and is traditionally used to warm the middle and dispel interior cold. It is a common ingredient in decoctions and warming teas.
Q: How is it commonly prepared?
A: Simmer the slices in decoctions or soups, or steep them in hot water for tea, often with dates or other herbs. Adjust the amount to taste.




Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500g dried ginger slices, 500g dried ginger, Dried ginger slices 150g can |
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