Cold Knowledge: Is Dried Ginger Just Sun-Dried Ginger?
Sheng Jiang (生姜, Fresh Ginger) is Sheng Jiang, and Gan Jiang (干姜, Dried Ginger) is Gan Jiang; they are not the same, and their effects differ. Sheng Jiang is well-known, fresh and moist. Gan Jiang, however, is not simply sun-dried Sheng Jiang; Gan Jiang is made from mature ginger, with the skin peeled off and … Read more