Clove Flower Bud, Dīng Xiāng, 丁香, Flos Eugenia Caryophyllata

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Health Benefits
For: Hiccups • Belching • Diarrhea • Nausea • Vomiting • Cold extremities • lower back and knee pain • impotence
Attributes: antibiotics • analgesic • anti-asthmatic • detox • digestive
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Other Names: Yao Xing Ben Cao
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Eugenia Caryophyllata is not in the USDA Plant Database.  Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:

USA: Eugenia Caryophyllata USDA Zones:  

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 Category: Warm Interior Expel Cold 
English: Clove Flower Bud    Pinyin:  Ding Xiang      Pharmaceutical: Flos Eugenia Caryophyllata  
Organs: Spleen • Stomach • Kidney      Temperature: Warm  
Taste: Pungent      Toxicity:   
Patterns:  
Actions:  Warm Middle Jiao • Tonify Kidney yang • Redirect Qi downward • Warm the Kidneys • Relieve pain
Indications: Abdominal cold causing rebel Qi • Kidney yang deficiency • Hiccups • Belching • Vomiting • Deficiency cold diarrhea • Poor appetite • Middle Jiao cold • Deficiency cold • Lower back pain • Knee pain • Impotence • Cold womb vaginal discharge
Contraindications: Yin deficiency heat • Antagonizes Yu Jin • Fever • Pregnancy
Typical Dosage: 1.5g - 3g          Guidelines
Parts Used: Flower bud       Notable for: Hiccups from cold
Other:
Combine With Purpose
Formulas with Chuan Shan Jia
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang

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Potential Drug Interactions

Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs.  Examples below:

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Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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