Dried Clove Buds Gong Ding Xiang Whole Spice Bulk Culinary Herb 55g Bag

Dried Clove Buds, known in TCM as Gong Ding Xiang (公丁香), from Syzygium aromaticum, are the dried flower buds of the clove tree. In TCM theory they are considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor, traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispelling cold. This bulk culinary-grade spice is sun-dried and suitable for cooking, simmering, and traditional herbal preparations. This product is a food item and is not intended to replace medication.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried clove buds from Guangxi, China, a classic spice and TCM herb
• Botanical source Syzygium aromaticum, dried flower buds with rich aromatic oils
• Traditionally used in TCM to warm the middle and dispel cold
• Sun-dried whole buds, ideal for braising, stewing, and spice blends
• Bulk 55g bag, also suitable as raw material for grinding into clove powder

Quality & Sensory

Whole dried buds typically dark reddish-brown with a compact nail-like shape and oily, dense texture. The aroma is characteristically strong, warm, and spicy, and the taste when simmered or infused is pungent, warming, and slightly astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add whole buds to braises, stews, and marinades for warm spicy depth
• Simmer in mulled drinks, spiced teas, and herbal decoctions
• Use in Chinese five-spice and other culinary spice blends
• Grind into clove powder for baking and seasoning

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, clove buds are traditionally associated with warming the stomach and kidney channels and dispelling internal cold. They are a common component of braising spice packets, stewed meat dishes, and mulled winter beverages. Cloves have also long been paired with cinnamon, star anise, and Sichuan pepper in classic Chinese spice combinations.

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