Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale) — Dried Ginger Slices & Whole Rhizome, Food Herb for Tea, Soup & Foot Soak
$5.25 – $5.50Price range: $5.25 through $5.50
Description
Dried Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is the dried rhizome of a warming culinary and traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gān Jiāng (干姜). Distinct from fresh ginger, Gan Jiang has been prized for centuries as a warming, yang-supporting herb used to dispel cold, warm the Middle Burner, and restore digestive warmth. Its nature is pungent and hot, making it a robust yet foundational herb for warming the interior and supporting the Spleen and Stomach.



Key Selling Points
- Traditional warming food herb
- Dried ginger slices and whole rhizome
- Zingiber officinale
- Suitable for tea, soup, and foot soak
- New-crop, naturally dried quality



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its pale tan to light amber color, firm fibrous texture, and intense, sharply pungent aroma. When decocted or simmered, the slices release a deep, warming heat with a lingering spicy finish, adding robust character to broths and infusions without bitterness.



Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Rhizome and Slices |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) |
| Botanical Name | Zingiber officinale |
| Form | Dried Whole Rhizome and Slices |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Dried |



Usage Scenarios
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Herbal tea blends
- Foot soak preparations
- Seasonal warming cooking
- Medicinal food soup packs



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gan Jiang is decocted into soups, warming broths, and seasonal tonics to support digestive warmth during cold months. It is a common ingredient in medicinal food soup packs, where it pairs with ingredients like jujube, longan, and cinnamon twig. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with brown sugar and red dates for a comforting, warming infusion. It is also traditionally used in foot soak preparations to warm the body and promote circulation.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger)?
A: Gan Jiang is the common Chinese name for the dried rhizome of Zingiber officinale, known in English as Dried Ginger. It is a traditional food herb used in tea, soup, and foot soak preparations.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Dried Ginger?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gan Jiang is associated with warming the interior, dispelling cold, and supporting digestive warmth. It is often used in soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried ginger slices?
A: Rinse the slices and simmer them with soup ingredients, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. For foot soak use, add the dried ginger to warm water and soak as desired. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | 500g sulfur free dried ginger, 500 grams of ordinary dried ginger, 500g dried ginger slices, 500g shredded ginger |
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