Dried ginger

Ingredient Profile

Chinese Name干姜
PinyinGan Jiang
Latin NameZingiberis Rhizoma

Modern Research Perspective

Dried ginger contains gingerols, shogaols, volatile oils, and other constituents. Human and experimental studies have examined nausea, gastrointestinal motility, inflammation, pain, and metabolic pathways, but preparation and dose vary.

Evidence supports selected symptom relief but not broad disease treatment. Heartburn, bleeding interactions, glucose effects, pregnancy dosing, and long-term safety require individualized assessment.

Traditional Function

Dried Ginger is pungent and hot. It is used to warm the interior, restore digestive function, dispel cold, warm the Lung, and stop nausea. Dried and fresh ginger are distinct materials with different traditional emphases.