Chinese Herbs: Ding Xiang (Clove Flower Bud), Flos Caryophylli

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Herb 6 of 15 in Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Channels:

KI, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Flos Caryophylli

Chinese:

丁香

Tone Marks:

dīng xiāng

Translation:

Spike Fragrance

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang (Clove and Persimmon Calyx Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Su He Xiang Wan (Liquid Styrax Pill)
Formulas that Warm and Open the Orifices
Zi Xue Dan (Purple Snow Special Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices

This herb antagonizes or is antagonized by:

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.