Introduction: The saying “Fresh ginger disperses while dried ginger can both disperse and retain” summarizes the contrasting properties of ginger in terms of its dispersing (走) and retaining (守) effects. Ginger is one of the essential spices in the kitchen and is also recorded in ancient TCM texts as a medicinal food (药食同源品). However, the … Read more
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
The Origin of Lesser Heat Lesser Heat (Xiao Shu) is the eleventh of the twenty-four solar terms, occurring on July 7 or 8 each year when the sun reaches the longitude of 105°. The term “heat” indicates warmth, and Lesser Heat signifies a milder heat that is not yet intense. As we approach the solar … Read more
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
Click above to follow “Learn TCM“! Source Gan Jiang (干姜) is derived from mature ginger, and it shares the same plant and medicinal part as Sheng Jiang (生姜), which is its rhizome. This product has a fragrant aroma and a spicy taste. The best quality is characterized by large size, white color, firm texture, and … 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
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
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
Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant, Zingiber officinale Rosc. It is primarily produced in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hubei, Guangdong, and Guangxi. Harvested in winter, the roots are cleaned of fibrous roots and soil, then sun-dried or dried at low temperatures. Freshly sliced and dried or low-temperature dried pieces are referred … Read more
【Name】 Dried Ginger 【Pinyin】 Gàn Jiānɡ 【Source】 This product is the dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). It is harvested in winter, with the fibrous roots and soil removed, then sun-dried or dried at low temperatures. Freshly sliced and dried is referred to as “dried ginger slices”. 【Characteristics】 Dried ginger: flat block-like shape, … Read more