Dried Ginger Root Slices Gan Jiang 500g Sun Dried Chinese Herb for Tea and Soup

Dried Ginger Root, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale, is the sun-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. Sold as 500g of dried ginger pieces for tea, decoction, or culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ginger rhizome pieces, 500g net weight
• Known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale
• Sun-dried processing for traditional herbal use
• Traditionally used to warm the middle and dispel cold in TCM theory
• Suitable for tea, decoction, soup, and culinary preparation

Quality & Sensory

Dried ginger pieces typically show a pale yellowish-brown to grey-brown color with a firm, fibrous texture. The aroma is warm, pungent, and spicy. When decocted or brewed, the liquid is typically warming with a sharp, spicy taste and mild sweetness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brewed as a warming herbal tea
• Added to soups and broths
• Used in traditional decoctions
• Cooked in congee
• Used as a culinary spice

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gan Jiang is traditionally used to warm the middle burner, dispel cold, and support digestive function. It is commonly decocted with other herbs, added to soups, or cooked in congee. Traditional pairings include brown sugar, jujube, and cinnamon twig for warming preparations.

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