Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Caryophylli Flos |
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| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 丁香 · Ding Xiang |
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| Medicinal Part | Flowers |
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| Efficacy Category | Interior-warming |
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| Botanical Origin | The dried flower bud of Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.(Myrtaceae). |
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| Nature & Flavour | Acrid; Warm |
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| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach, Lung, Kidney |
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What Is Ding Xiang?
Ding Xiang (Clove) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in Zanzibar Island of Tanzania, as well as Malaysia and Indonesia. In China, it has been introduced into cultivation in the provinces of Hainan and Guangdong.
Nature & Flavour: Acrid; Warm
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach, Lung, Kidney
Ding Xiang: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Caryophylli Flos
Botanical Origin
The dried flower bud of Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.(Myrtaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in Zanzibar Island of Tanzania, as well as Malaysia and Indonesia. In China, it has been introduced into cultivation in the provinces of Hainan and Guangdong.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is large, thick and strong, fresh purple-brown, with intensely aromatic odor and oily.
Macroscopic Features
Slightly appears short-pestle-shape, 1.5~2cm; reddish-brown to dark brown; lower portion is slightly flat cylindrical calyx tube, 1~1.3cm long, 5mm wide, 3mm thick; base is gradually narrow, rough, diffuses oil when carving; calyx tube has 4 triangular sepals separated in across shape; upper portion is nearly globe-shaped, 6mm diameter, with 4 petals embracing each other. After cutting the bud, numerous stamens can be seen, filament curve towards the center, center has one thick strong and erect style; firm and heavy texture, sinks when put into water; fractured surface is oily, diffuses oil out when cut by nails; intensely aromatic odor; acrid taste.
Traditional TCM Properties
Acrid; WarmSpleenStomachLungKidney
Traditional Functions
Warms the middle and downbears rebellion, and supplements kidney yang.
How Ding Xiang Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Ding Xiang is classified among the Interior-warming herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
