丁香

clove

丁香

dīng xiāng · Syzygium aromaticum

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.