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Data Analysis of TCM Epidemic Treatment in the Tang and Song Dynasties: “Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil” as the Main Treatment Principle

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Data Analysis of TCM Epidemic Treatment in the Tang and Song Dynasties: "Supporting the Right and Expelling the Evil" as the Main Treatment Principle

This official account is the WeChat of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed yet, please click the blue “Chinese Medicine” above to follow. Recently, the “Shanghai Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine” published a research result led by Professor Yang Aidong from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine titled “Data … Read more

Daily Reading of a Formula (52) | “Zhang Zhongjing’s 50 Medicinal Patterns”

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Daily Reading of a Formula (52) | "Zhang Zhongjing's 50 Medicinal Patterns"

Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant, primarily produced in Sichuan and Hunan provinces. In ancient times, the variety from Junzhou (now Danjiangkou City, Hubei Province) was regarded as a genuine medicinal material, known as Jun Jiang. Currently, the variety from Qianwei County, Sichuan, is considered superior due to its … Read more

What is Dried Ginger and Where is Its Medicinal Production Area?

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What is Dried Ginger and Where is Its Medicinal Production Area?

When fresh ginger is sun-dried or dried at low temperatures, it becomes gan jiang (dried ginger). However, due to the varying content of active ingredients in different varieties and regions, the primary medicinal production area for gan jiang is currently Qianwei County in Leshan, Sichuan. Fresh ginger can be used directly or dried; when fresh … Read more

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

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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

What is the Difference Between Fresh Ginger and Dried Ginger?

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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

The Differences Between Dried Ginger and Fresh Ginger: What You Should Know

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The Differences Between Dried Ginger and Fresh Ginger: What You Should Know

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 unprocessed rhizome, while dried ginger is the processed product made by slicing and drying the rhizome. When used as a traditional Chinese medicine, … Read more

Pharmacist’s Insights: The Series on ‘Dried Ginger’

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Pharmacist's Insights: The Series on 'Dried Ginger'

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has a long history, and since “Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs,” the concepts of “medicine” and “food” have been inseparable. This has led to the unique culture of “food and medicine sharing the same source,” which posits that many foods can serve as both food and medicine, capable of preventing and … Read more

Differences Between Fu Jiang, Gan Jiang, Lao Jiang, and Xian Jiang: How to Use Them for Maximum Benefit?

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Differences Between Fu Jiang, Gan Jiang, Lao Jiang, and Xian Jiang: How to Use Them for Maximum Benefit?

Before the major heat of summer, we published an article titled “As Major Heat Approaches, Prepare to Sun-Dry Fu Jiang!” Many friends wanted to know how to use the sun-dried Fu Jiang effectively. Some even thought that the dried Fu Jiang was just the common Gan Jiang found in prescriptions. In daily life, we often … Read more

Understanding Ginger: The Differences Between Fresh, Dried, and Roasted Ginger

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Understanding Ginger: The Differences Between Fresh, Dried, and Roasted Ginger

In China, ginger has a history of over 3000 years. When experiencing wind-cold, a bowl of ginger soup with a spoonful of brown sugar can dispel wind and cold. If there is cold in the stomach, a cup of gan jiang (dried ginger) and jujube tea can warm the spleen and stomach. For cold-type abdominal … Read more

The Effects and Uses of Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang)

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The Effects and Uses of Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang)

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