Dried Ginger Slices Gan Jiang 500g Yunnan Warming Culinary Herb for Teas Soups and Cooking

Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale rhizome. These dried slices are a classic Chinese herbal and culinary ingredient, traditionally regarded as warm and pungent and associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and heart channels. In TCM theory they are valued for warming the middle. Suitable for decoctions, teas, soups, and everyday cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried ginger rhizome cut into convenient slices for easy dosing and brewing
• Botanical source Zingiber officinale with Chinese name Gan Jiang 干姜
• Traditionally used in TCM to warm the middle and support digestive comfort
• Versatile form suitable for decoctions, herbal teas, soups, and spice blends
• Sourced from Yunnan and packed in sealed bags with a 2-year shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a pale yellow to light brown cut surface with a fibrous, firm texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When simmered, the liquor typically carries a warm, spicy, slightly sweet heat typical of well-dried ginger.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer slices in water for a warming ginger decoction or tea
• Add to soups, stews, and braises for pungent depth
• Use as a spice in marinades, congee, and seasonal cooking
• Combine with other herbs in traditional decoction formulas

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gan Jiang is a classic warming herb traditionally used in decoctions for cold patterns of the middle burner, often paired with herbs such as Zhi Gan Cao or Dang Gui in classical formulas. Folk use includes ginger teas and congee during cold seasons, and it is a common kitchen spice for winter soups and braised dishes.

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