Dried Ginger Slices Gan Jiang 5g Loose Chinese Herb Zingiber officinale for Warming Ginger Tea and Cooking

Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), cut from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale. These thin golden slices are sun-dried to concentrate the herb's traditionally warming character. In TCM theory, dried ginger is pungent and hot and is traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, lung, and heart channels. Enjoy it as a simple ginger tea, simmered in decoctions, or added to everyday cooking. This product is a food-grade herb and does not replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried ginger slices sourced from Luoping, Yunnan, a region known for quality ginger
• Made from the rhizome of Zingiber officinale, the classic TCM herb Gan Jiang
• Thin-cut slices with a concentrated pungent aroma ideal for quick brewing
• Sun-dried processing preserves the traditional warming character of the herb
• Versatile loose herb suitable for tea, decoctions, soups, and culinary use

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale to golden yellow with a fibrous, dry texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When steeped or simmered, they typically yield a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet infusion with noticeable heat on the palate.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep 5g of slices in hot water for a warming ginger tea
• Simmer in herbal decoctions alongside other TCM herbs
• Add to soups, congee, or braised dishes for pungent depth
• Use in seasonal cooking such as winter stews and ginger rice

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, dried ginger is traditionally used to warm the middle burner and support healthy digestion, and it is a classic component of formulas such as Si Ni Tang and Li Zhong Wan. Home cooks commonly pair it with red dates and longan in teas, or simmer it with brown sugar as a winter beverage. It is also a familiar kitchen spice for meat dishes and congee.

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