Dried Ginger Powder Gan Jiang 500g Yunnan Golden Ground Ginger for Tea Cooking and Herbal Use

Dried Ginger Powder, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), is milled from dried ginger rhizome of Zingiber officinale sourced from Yunnan. This golden-yellow powder offers the warm, pungent character traditionally associated with dried ginger, which in TCM theory is considered warming to the spleen, stomach, lung, and heart channels. It is a versatile kitchen and herbal staple for teas, decoctions, and cooking, and is not intended to replace medical treatment.

Key Selling Points

• Ground from dried ginger rhizome, a classic TCM warming herb
• Sourced from Yunnan, a region known for aromatic small yellow ginger
• Golden-yellow fine powder with a pungent, warming aroma
• Dissolves easily into teas, congee, soups, and baked goods
• 500g resealable-friendly pack suitable for daily kitchen and herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically golden yellow with a fine, dry, free-flowing texture. The aroma is pungent and spicy, characteristic of dried ginger. When stirred into hot water or food, it typically delivers a sharp, warming ginger taste with lingering heat.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir into hot water for a simple warming ginger tea
• Add to congee, soups, and broths during cooking
• Blend into marinades, spice mixes, and baked goods
• Mix with brown sugar or jujube tea in cold seasons

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, dried ginger is traditionally used to warm the middle burner and dispense internal cold, and it appears in classic formulas such as Li Zhong Wan alongside codonopsis, atractylodes, and licorice. Folk preparations commonly pair it with brown sugar and red dates in winter teas, or simmer it in congee and soups. It is also a familiar culinary spice in seasonal cooking.

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