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Grimoire Quick Facts
FlavorPungent
NatureHot
OrganSpleen, Stomach, Lung
SeasonWinter
Reviewed by Dr. M. Wu, L.Ac.
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PungentHot

Dried Ginger

Zingiber officinale (dried) · gan jiang (干姜)

What It Is

Traditional Context

In traditional Chinese practice, this ingredient has been used to:

· Warm the middle more deeply than fresh ginger
· Support cold-type digestion
· Dispel cold
Cautions

Hot — small amounts. Educational purposes only.

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