Dried Ginger Slices Xiao Huang Jiang Zingiber officinale Rhizome Warming Herbal Tea and Culinary Root 500g

Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Xiao Huang Jiang (小黄姜), from Zingiber officinale rhizome. Sourced from Luoping, Yunnan, a recognized geographic-indication ginger region, these peeled slices are washed, sorted, and steam-dried. In TCM theory ginger is pungent in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the lung, spleen, and stomach channels. Traditionally used in teas, decoctions, and cooking; store cool and dry.

Key Selling Points

• Single-ingredient dried ginger slices from Luoping small yellow ginger in Yunnan
• Botanical source Zingiber officinale rhizome, peeled and sliced
• Steam-dried processing preserves the golden color and pungent aroma
• In TCM theory ginger is warm and pungent, traditionally used for warming the middle
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, congee, and everyday cooking

Quality & Sensory

Slices are typically pale to golden yellow with a firm, dry texture and even cut. The aroma is characteristically sharp and spicy, and brewed or simmered slices yield a warm, pungent, slightly sweet ginger taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep slices in hot water for a warming ginger tea
• Simmer in soups and broths for depth and warmth
• Add to congee or rice dishes during cooking
• Use in marinades, stir-fries, and other culinary preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM, dried ginger is traditionally used to warm the middle and dispel internal cold, and it is a common ingredient in classic decoctions such as Si Ni Tang-style warming formulas. Home practitioners often pair it with red dates or brown sugar in teas, add it to chicken or lamb soups, or use it in winter congee. Ginger tea is also a familiar seasonal drink during cold weather.

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