Ginger Root (Slice) - Gan Jiang - Zingiberis officinalis Rhizoma - Organic Grade

From China

A plant with no wild ancestor. Ginger has been cultivated so long that no wild population survives anywhere - botanists think it came out of island Southeast Asia, but the original plant is gone, kept alive for thousands of years only by human hands passing rhizomes along. It was one of the first spices to reach Rome, carried the length of the trade routes before anyone in Europe knew what plant it came from.

Chinese herbal practice treats fresh and dried ginger as two different herbs with two different names: sheng jiang for the fresh root and gan jiang, warmer and more concentrated, for the dried. These slices are gan jiang.

How it is used: simmered into a tea with brown sugar and red dates, or dropped into broths and decoctions. Hotter and drier than fresh ginger, so less goes further.

Dried Ginger (Slice) – Gan Jiang – Organic Grade

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Rhizoma

Common Names: Dried Ginger / Gan Jiang / 干姜

Grade: Certified Organic

Origin: Grown and harvested in China

Product Overview

Dried Ginger, known as Gan Jiang, is a time-honored culinary botanical featured for centuries in traditional East Asian kitchens and herbal decoctions.

With its warm, aromatic character and spicy flavor, sliced dried ginger is a classic ingredient in teas, soups, stews, and simmered preparations.

Our Certified Organic Gan Jiang is sliced and naturally dried without sulfur or chemical additives, preserving its distinct aroma, golden color, and traditional character.

How to Use

Tea & Decoction

• Simmer 3–6 g in water for 15–25 minutes.

• Commonly paired with other traditional botanicals in classic decoction recipes.

Soups & Broths

• Add slices to stews, congee, or slow-simmered soups for a warm, aromatic note.

Culinary & Traditional Blends

• Often included in seasonal cooking, spice blends, and traditional simmered preparations.

Intended Use & Preparation

• Not for direct consumption in dry form.

• To be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, or soup.

• Bring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or steep in hot water for an extended period when used as tea.

Features

• Certified Organic

• Free of sulfur, pesticides, and chemical additives

• Naturally sliced and dried

• Packed in resealable pouches for freshness

• Traceable to the growing region

• Suitable for teas, decoctions, and traditional herbal cooking

Traditional Context (TCM Framework)

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Gan Jiang is traditionally described as pungent and warm in nature and is referenced in classic decoctions and culinary preparations, where it contributes a warming quality within traditional frameworks.

Important Notes

• Sold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Best used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.

• These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.