Dried Ginger Slices Gan Jiang 500g Sichuan Cut Herb for Decoction Tea and Culinary Use

Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale rhizome. These machine-cut and hand-selected slices are a classic warming herb traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and heart channels, with a pungent flavor and warm nature in TCM theory. Sold as a food-grade dried botanical, they are commonly used in decoctions, teas, and cooking. Store in a cool dry place; special populations should consult guidance before use.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried ginger rhizome slices with no additives
• Botanical source Zingiber officinale, Chinese name Gan Jiang 干姜
• Sourced from Sichuan, a recognized ginger-growing region
• Machine-cut with hand processing for even, usable slices
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, congee, and everyday cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with fibrous texture and a firm, dry feel. The aroma is characteristically pungent and spicy, and decocted liquid typically carries a warm, sharp ginger taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other botanicals
• Steep as a warming ginger tea
• Add to congee or slow-cooked soups
• Use in marinades, broths, and savory cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Jiang is traditionally used to warm the middle burner and dispense interior cold, and it is a common ingredient in classical formulas such as Li Zhong Wan alongside codonopsis, atractylodes, and licorice. It is also paired with other herbs in winter soups and decoctions, and used in folk practice for warming ginger teas during cold seasons.

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