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Gan Jiang

Digestive

Zingiber officinale dried

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Dried form of ginger used in TCM — more warming and less dispersing than fresh ginger (Sheng Jiang); specifically for cold in the middle burner.

Active Compounds

shogaolsgingerolsparadolzingiberenesesquiterpenes

Traditional Uses

Cold in the middle burner (stomach and spleen) in TCM
Chronic cold diarrhea
Vomiting from cold
Used in major warming formulas

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory
Antiemetic
Warming digestive
Circulatory stimulant

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: powder, capsule, tea
Adult Dose: 3–9 g dried root as decoction; 500 mg–1 g extract 2x daily
Child Dose: Not established for children
Preparation Notes: Drying process concentrates shogaols which are more warming than fresh gingerols

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

Yin deficiency heat conditions
Bleeding disorders
Pregnancy in large doses

Possible Side Effects

GI irritation in heat conditions
Blood thinning in high doses

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