TCM Lecture Series The “Understanding the Flavors of Herbs” column is jointly launched by the Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Guangzhou News Radio, broadcasted on the “Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine” WeChat account and on Guangzhou News Radio FM962 (every Saturday at 16:30) during the “Weekend Health Class” program. This … Read more
Dried GingerGanjiangZINGIBERIS RHIZOMA This product is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale Rosc. Harvested in winter, the fibrous roots and soil are removed, and it is sun-dried or dried at low temperatures. Fresh slices that are dried are referred to as “dried ginger slices”. 【Properties】Dried ginger appears as flat, block-like pieces with finger-like … Read more
Ginger is an essential seasoning in daily life and has significant medicinal value. Ginger is warm in nature, pungent in flavor, and has the effects of releasing the exterior, dispelling cold, stopping vomiting, and detoxifying. Another traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herb is “Dried Ginger” (Gan Jiang), which many people mistakenly believe is simply dried ginger. … Read more
Ginger has been a staple in Chinese cuisine for thousands of years. Its development and utilization are quite comprehensive, with products such as ginger slices, sweet ginger, ginger paste, and ginger juice being widely popular. Its spicy and fragrant flavor not only enhances the freshness of the ingredients but also helps users dispel cold, induce … Read more
⇧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
Dried Ginger (Pao Jiang) from the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing Zingiberis Rhizoma Source and Name Explanation The dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale) Effects and Memory Aids Warming the middle, restoring yang, warming the lungs and transforming phlegm Characteristics Spicy, hot, and dispersing, it enters the spleen and stomach meridians, dispelling cold … Read more
【Properties】Spicy, Hot 【Meridians】Heart, Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Lung (Changing style) Opening the chapter on “warming herbs”, the first to be encountered is the old friend of the past (the 2016 article on ginger)— Ginger. Previously understood as a herb for releasing the exterior, it is likely that this understanding will be reinterpreted six years later, and … Read more
Dried Ginger The Shennong Bencao Jing states: Dried ginger (Gan Jiang), with a pungent flavor and warm nature, is indicated for chest fullness, cough, and difficulty in breathing; it can warm the internal organs, stop bleeding, and induce sweating to expel wind-dampness. For treating diarrhea, fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) is more effective. Long-term use of … Read more
Dried ginger (Gan Jiang) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale Rosc. It is harvested in winter, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, then sun-dried or dried at low temperatures. Freshly sliced and dried or low-temperature dried ginger is referred to as “dried ginger slices”. Ginger Plant 【Characteristics】 Dried ginger appears … Read more
Alias:Gui (桂) (“Shennong’s Herbal Classic”), Zi Gui (紫桂) (“Discussion on Medicinal Properties”), Da Gui (大桂) (“Tang Materia Medica”), La Gui (辣桂) (“Renzhai’s Directives”), Gui Pi (桂皮) (“Herbal Compendium”), Yu Gui (玉桂) (“Herbal Origins”). Ancient Texts Origin:Gui grows in Guiyang, while Mu Gui grows in the valleys of Nanhai. Harvested in February and August; the best … Read more