Ding Xiang (Clove Flower Bud)
Latin Name: Syzygium Aromaticum
Properties: pungent, warm
Actions: warms middle Jaio, sends down Qi, relieves pain, warms kidney, strengthens Yang, promotes circulation, increases stomach secretion, stimulates gastric nerves, absorbes nutrients, increases peristalsis
Medical Indications: cold and pain in stomach and solar plexus, vomiting, hiccups, impotence, vaginal yeast infections, impotence, lymphatic tumors, fungal infections
Contraindications: none
Caution: large dosage can be toxic to kidneys
Dosage: 1 to 3 grams
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