The Remarkable Chinese Herb: The Efficacy and Functions of Dried Ginger

The Remarkable Chinese Herb: The Efficacy and Functions of Dried Ginger

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– The Chinese herb Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is actually the dried form of fresh ginger, which is obtained by drying and sunning fresh ginger. It is commonly used to brew tea or can be combined with other Chinese herbs for decoction. Dried Ginger has a spicy flavor and a warm nature, capable of clearing … Read more

Dried Ginger: Who is the True Master of Dispelling Cold, Dried Ginger or Fresh Ginger?

Dried Ginger: Who is the True Master of Dispelling Cold, Dried Ginger or Fresh Ginger?

Love Life, Love Research, Love Sharing I am Wang Shizhen “Shizhen Talks about Medicine” is being updatedMedicine and food share the same source; more research leads to better understanding and knowledge.May every family have a little health expert for adjustment. Hello everyone, I am Wang Shizhen, who loves research. Ginger has been a cooking ingredient … Read more

What is the Difference Between Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger?

What is the Difference Between Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger?

⇧Click the above “Jing Yi Guo Xue” and reply with “Secret Recipe” to obtain the “Special Recipe for Treating Pharyngitis” Fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) and dried ginger (Gan Jiang) both belong to the Zingiberaceae family and are the rhizomes of the ginger plant. The difference lies in that fresh ginger is the fresh rhizome of … Read more

Clinical Applications of Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, and Ginger Charcoal

Clinical Applications of Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, and Ginger Charcoal

Fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) and dried ginger (Gan Jiang) both originate from the rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). Processed ginger (Pao Jiang) and ginger charcoal (Jiang Tan) are products derived from dried ginger. Although they share the same root, fresh ginger and dried ginger are different cultivated varieties of the same plant. Fresh … Read more

The Differences Between Dried Ginger and Fresh Ginger

The Differences Between Dried Ginger and Fresh Ginger

Ginger is not only a seasoning but also an important medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The earliest record of ginger as a medicinal substance is found in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), which states that dried ginger (Gan Jiang) “is used for chest fullness, cough, counterflow of qi, warming … Read more

The Effects and Functions of Dried Ginger and Its Contraindications

The Effects and Functions of Dried Ginger and Its Contraindications

  The Effects and Functions of Dried Ginger   1. Warming the Middle and Dispelling Cold   This herb is pungent, hot, and dry, primarily entering the spleen and stomach, excelling at warming the middle and dispelling cold, and invigorating spleen yang. It is suitable for all cold conditions of the spleen and stomach, whether due to external … Read more

Differences in Efficacy Among Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

Differences in Efficacy Among Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

Ginger is not only a seasoning but also an important medicinal material in Yao medicine. The earliest record of ginger as a medicine is found in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), which states that dried ginger (Gan Jiang) “is used for chest fullness, cough, counterflow of qi, warming the middle, stopping … Read more

The Differences in Efficacy Among Various Types of Ginger: Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

The Differences in Efficacy Among Various Types of Ginger: Fresh Ginger, Dried Ginger, Processed Ginger, Ginger Charcoal, and Galangal

Ginger is not only a seasoning but also an important medicinal herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The earliest medicinal record of ginger is found in the “Shennong Bencao Jing” (Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica), which states that dried ginger (gan jiang) “is used for chest fullness, cough, and counterflow of qi, warms the middle, … Read more

Warming the Interior and Dispelling Cold: Dried Ginger vs. Fresh Ginger

Warming the Interior and Dispelling Cold: Dried Ginger vs. Fresh Ginger

“New Perspectives on Traditional Chinese Medicine” series articles are not purely theoretical knowledge of TCM, but rather interpretations of dietary therapy and food-medicine homology ingredients from modern scientific and nutritional perspectives, aiming to broaden horizons, expand thinking, and inspire wisdom, providing new perspectives and ideas for understanding the wisdom of ancient people. When it comes … Read more

Misconception! Dried Ginger is Not Simply Sun-Dried Fresh Ginger

Misconception! Dried Ginger is Not Simply Sun-Dried Fresh Ginger

■Editor: Liu Lan Fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) is an essential seasoning in daily life, a cost-effective health product, and has significant medicinal value. Fresh ginger is warm in nature, pungent in flavor, and has the effects of releasing the exterior, dispersing cold, stopping vomiting, and detoxifying. However, many people mistakenly believe that dried ginger (Gan … Read more