Dried Ginger Slices Gan Jiang 100g Yunnan Small Yellow Ginger for Tea and Cooking

Dried Ginger Slices, known in TCM as Gan Jiang (干姜), from Zingiber officinale rhizome. These dried slices and small chunks of Yunnan small yellow ginger are a classic warming herb traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice. In TCM theory, dried ginger is considered hot in nature with a pungent flavor. Suitable for decoctions, teas, and culinary use.

Key Selling Points

• Dried ginger slices and chunks made from Yunnan small yellow ginger
• Botanical source is Zingiber officinale rhizome
• Known in TCM as Gan Jiang, a traditional warming herb
• Convenient 100g pack suitable for tea, soup, and cooking
• Sealed packaging with a 12-month shelf life

Quality & Sensory

Typically pale to golden yellow with a firm, dry texture and a sharp, pungent ginger aroma. When simmered or steeped, the slices typically yield a warm, spicy, and slightly sweet ginger taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in decoctions with other herbs
• Steep as a warming ginger tea
• Add to soups and stews for flavor
• Use in congee or seasonal cooking

Traditional Uses

In TCM, dried ginger has long been used in warming formulas and is traditionally associated with supporting the middle burner. It is commonly simmered in decoctions, paired with herbs such as licorice or jujube in classic preparations, or added to soups and congee during cold seasons. Folk practice also uses it in daily ginger teas.

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