Alias: Gan Jiang Pian (Dried Ginger Slices), Bai Jiang (White Ginger), Jun Jiang (Uniform Ginger), Gan Sheng Jiang (Dried Fresh Ginger) Overview: Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) is a warming herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), derived from the dried rhizome of the Zingiber officinale plant. Main Functions: Warming the middle, dispelling cold, restoring yang, … Read more
Overview Gan Jiang (干姜) refers to the dried rhizome of the ginger plant (Zingiber officinale). The best quality is characterized by a firm texture, a yellowish-white cross-section, a strong aroma, and a sufficient powdery consistency. In ancient China, the famous physician Tao Hongjing mentioned Gan Jiang: “For making Gan Jiang: soak in water for three … Read more
“Dried ginger, known in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as Gan Jiang. Other names include Gan Sheng Jiang, Bai Jiang, and Jun Jiang. It is the dried rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale Rosc. from the ginger family. It has the effects of warming the middle, dispersing cold, restoring yang, unblocking the meridians, warming the lungs, … Read more
Source: Bencao Fang Shudi Huang (熟地黄) has been used in medicine since ancient times. The “Shennong’s Herbal Classic” states: “Long-term consumption can lighten the body and prevent aging.” At that time, there was no distinction between raw and cooked forms. The processing method of Shudi Huang began in the late Han dynasty and was well … Read more