丁香
clove
丁香dīng xiāng · Syzygium aromaticum
Category
warm the Interior
Nature
warm
Taste
acrid
Meridians
Spleen, Stomach, Kidney, Lung
Dosage
1–3 g
in broth
Functions
warms the middle, alleviates counterflow qi (hiccups, vomiting) warms the kidney yang
Indications
Hiccups and vomiting caused by a cold stomach chills and abdominal pain erectile dysfunction caused by cold weather
Contraindications
heat, heat caused by a deficiency of yin ⚠️ Traditionally, it should not be combined with yu-jin
Notes
Fragrant clove: warms the stomach and dispels counterflow qi in cases of “cold” hiccups and vomiting, while also supporting kidney yang. Family: Myrtaceae Part used: flower bud Active constituents: eugenol, essential oils
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.