Dried Ginger Root Low Temperature Baked Bulk Dried Ginger Slices Warming Herbal Pantry Staple 5 Jin Bag

Dried Ginger Root, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale, is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant. In TCM theory it is considered acrid and hot, entering the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, and Lung channels. Traditionally used to warm the middle and dispel cold, it is a common pantry herb for soups, decoctions, and daily warming teas. This bulk dried ginger is low-temperature baked and packed in a 5 jin bag.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ginger rhizome, the TCM herb Gan Jiang (干姜)
• Low-temperature baked for a milder dried aroma
• Bulk 5 jin bag suitable for frequent kitchen use
• Acrid and hot nature in TCM theory
• Commonly added to soups, decoctions, and warming teas

Quality & Sensory

Dried ginger slices typically show a pale tan to light brown color with a firm, dry texture. The aroma is warm and spicy with a pungent ginger note. After decocting or simmering, the liquid tastes warming and slightly peppery, with a lingering heat that is milder than fresh ginger.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to winter soups and broths
• Simmered in herbal decoctions
• Used in congee for a warming breakfast
• Brewed as a simple warming tea
• Used as a culinary spice in savory dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gan Jiang is traditionally used to warm the middle burner, dispel cold, and support digestive warmth. It is often paired with herbs such as Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, or Zhi Gan Cao in classic decoctions. In folk practice, dried ginger is simmered in soups, congee, or teas during cold seasons and is a common household warming herb.

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