Dried Ginger Slices Gan Jiang 500g Bag Warming Herbal Tea Ingredient and Culinary Use

Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale rhizome. These dried ginger slices and shredded ginger are a classic warming herb traditionally associated with the middle burner in TCM theory, with a pungent flavor and warm nature. Commonly simmered in decoctions, brewed as ginger tea, or added to soups and congee. Store sealed, away from light, in a cool dry place; refrigerate after opening. Not a substitute for medication.

Key Selling Points

• Classic TCM herb Gan Jiang in convenient dried slice and shredded form
• Sourced from Zingiber officinale rhizome, carefully dried and cut
• Traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice for warming preparations
• Versatile for ginger tea, decoctions, soups, congee, and culinary seasoning
• Resealable 500g bag suitable for daily household herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale yellow to light brown with a fibrous, dense texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When simmered or brewed, the liquor typically delivers a warm, spicy, slightly sweet taste characteristic of well-dried ginger.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Brew as a warming ginger tea, alone or with brown sugar and red dates
• Simmer in herbal decoctions following traditional formulas
• Add to soups, congee, and braised dishes for pungent warmth
• Use in seasonal winter cooking and ginger rice tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, dried ginger is pungent and hot and is traditionally associated with warming the middle burner and dispersing internal cold. It is a staple in classic decoctions and is commonly paired with licorice, jujube dates, and codonopsis in household soups and teas. In folk practice, ginger tea is a familiar cold-season drink, and dried ginger is also used in congee and culinary dishes for its warming character.

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