Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) is a common seasoning that many are familiar with. It is the rhizome of ginger, typically harvested in winter, cleaned of its roots and soil, and then dried in the sun or through low-temperature drying. When fresh ginger is sliced and dried, it is referred to as Gan Jiang Pian (Dried … Read more
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) is very common in daily life. It is made by directly drying or slicing fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) and then sun-drying it. This herb is known for its ability to dry dampness, stop vomiting, and regulate Qi in the stomach. It can also disperse wind-cold, invigorate blood, and relieve pain. … Read more
What isDried Ginger? We Have Been Using It Incorrectly for Years A few days ago, I listened to a teacher from a certain academy during a live lecture discussing dried ginger. He stated that dried ginger is made from fresh ginger that is sliced and dried. I typed in the chat, “Dried ginger is made … Read more
Dried Ginger ApplicationsAuthor: Xu Gongyan Introduction:XU Gongyan (1903–1994) was a modern TCM practitioner from Kaifeng, Henan Province. He obtained his medical license in 1922 and practiced in Kaifeng, Luoyang, and Xi’an. He moved to Beijing in 1948 and began teaching at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine in 1952, later working at Beijing TCM Hospital in … Read more
Dried ginger (Gan Jiang) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale), primarily containing volatile oils and gingerol. Dried ginger is listed in the “Shennong’s Classic of Materia Medica” stating: “Dried ginger, pungent and warm in nature, is indicated for chest fullness, cough, and counterflow of qi, warms the middle, stops bleeding, expels … Read more
“Eating radishes in winter and ginger in summer, no need for a doctor’s prescription.” This is a widely circulated saying, and the method of using fresh ginger for health has a long history. As early as the Spring and Autumn period, the “Analects of Confucius” mentioned that “ginger should not be omitted from meals,” recording … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine University Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) The Hidden Benefits of Chinese Herbs Yesterday, we introduced fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang) that can be sliced and used directly. Today, we continue with ginger, but this time we focus on dried ginger (Gan Jiang), which is processed through low-temperature drying. Although they appear similar, their effects … Read more
Many people believe that fresh ginger and dried ginger are the same, differing only in their freshness and drying process; however, this is not the case. “Fresh ginger, the fresh rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale Rosc, is pungent and warm, dispersing cold and relieving the exterior, warming the middle and stopping vomiting, transforming phlegm … 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
Zhi Chuntang TCM Hospital This hospital emphasizes great medical integrity, benevolent medicine to cure diseases, and self-reflection. One Medicinal Herb – Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) Medicinal Part: The dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). Properties and Taste: Pungent in flavor, hot in nature. It enters the Spleen, Stomach, Heart, and Lung meridians. Functions … Read more