Ding Xiang (Clove Flower Bud)

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

Channels:
KI, SP, ST

Properties:
Spicy, Warm

Latin Name:
Flos Caryophylli

Ding Xiang means "Spike Fragrance"

In Progress...

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:

Yu Jin (Tuber Curcumae)

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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