Clove Buds (Syzygium aromaticum) — Dried Whole Ding Xiang Spice, 500g

Clove Buds (Syzygium aromaticum) are the dried flower buds of a treasured aromatic spice and food herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dīng Xiāng (丁香). Also called "Big Red Clove" for its plump, russet-brown buds, Ding Xiang has been prized for centuries as a warming, aromatic herb used to warm the middle, descend qi, and support the Stomach and Kidney channels. Its nature is pungent and warm, making it a fragrant yet gently stimulating botanical for both culinary and traditional wellness use.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried clove buds (Syzygium aromaticum)
• Traditional warming aromatic food herb
• New-crop, naturally sun-dried quality
• 500g bulk pack, can be ground to powder
• Sourced from Hainan, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the buds' plump, russet-brown color, firm texture, and intensely fragrant aroma. The buds carry a warm, sweet-spicy scent with a hint of camphor. When steeped or simmered, they release a rich, pungent warmth with a lingering sweet-balsamic finish that deepens broths, teas, and spice blends.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Culinary spice for braises, stews, and marinades
• Herbal tea and warming decoction blends
• Soup and medicinal food packs
• Aromatic spice blends and mulled beverages
• Ground into powder for seasoning or blends

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Ding Xiang is decocted into warming teas and added to soups, congee, and medicinal food formulas to support digestive warmth and dispel cold. It is a classic ingredient in spiced broths and winter tonics, often paired with cinnamon bark, fennel, and ginger. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other aromatic herbs for a fragrant, gently warming infusion.

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