⇧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
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
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
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
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 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
Many Chinese herbs can be easily confused just by their names, and even some experienced doctors may not fully understand them. Today, Master Huang will discuss those commonly confused Chinese herbs and see if you have made similar mistakes. 1. Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) and Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) Many people mistakenly believe that Gan … Read more
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), ginger is generally classified into two types: Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) and Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger). The use of these two forms in TCM formulas is very specific; certain formulas can only use dried ginger, while others can only use fresh ginger, and they cannot be interchanged. So, what are … Read more
Click the blue text above to follow us Food and medicine share the same source The foods we consume daily primarily provide us with nutrition and energy, as well as the ability to prevent and treat diseases. Since ancient times, China has had a long-standing history of dietary health practices, and some health foods are … Read more
Introduction:The complete collection of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations is here, a must-have for your permanent collection! Below is a compilation of commonly used Chinese medicinal herb illustrations along with their properties, meridian affiliations, and therapeutic functions for your appreciation and reference. Additionally, each herb is accompanied by its aliases for flexible application in … Read more