Dried Clove Buds Ding Xiang 500g Whole Spice for Cooking and Traditional Herbal Use

Dried Clove Buds, known in TCM as Ding Xiang (丁香), from Syzygium aromaticum, the dried flower buds of the clove tree. In TCM theory, cloves are considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor, traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispelling cold. These whole dried buds are naturally sun-dried and commonly used as a spice and traditional herb. Store at room temperature in a dry place.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried clove buds from Syzygium aromaticum, a classic spice and traditional Chinese herb
• Known in TCM as Ding Xiang (丁香), traditionally regarded as warm and pungent
• Naturally sun-dried whole flower buds with no added processing
• 500g bulk pack suitable for braising, stewing, and spice blends
• Versatile for culinary seasoning and traditional herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark reddish-brown buds with a compact nail-like shape and oily texture. The aroma is strongly warm, sweet, and spicy, and the flavor when simmered is intensely aromatic with a slight numbing warmth.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add whole buds to braised meats, stews, and marinades
• Simmer in spice blends for stocks and slow-cooked dishes
• Use in mulled beverages and warm seasonal drinks
• Include in traditional herbal decoctions under professional guidance

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Ding Xiang has traditionally been used to warm the middle jiao, descend rebellious qi, and dispel cold. It is a familiar component of spice packets for braising and stewing, and is traditionally paired with herbs such as cinnamon bark and Sichuan pepper in warming formulas. Cloves have also long been valued in folk practice for their aromatic and warming character.

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