Gong Ding Xiang (Clove Bud, Syzygium aromaticum) — Dried Food-Herb Spice, 500g
Price range: $5.42 through $10.25
Description
Gong Ding Xiang (公丁香), the dried flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum, is a revered food-herb spice known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dīng Xiāng (丁香). Long prized as a warming, aromatic herb, clove bud has been used to warm the Middle Burner, descend rebellious qi, and support the Stomach and Kidney channels. Its nature is pungent and warm, making it a fragrant, gently stimulating spice for both culinary and traditional wellness use.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional warming food-herb spice
- Dried clove bud (Gong Ding Xiang)
- Syzygium aromaticum
- Naturally sun-dried, clean and free of impurities
- Suitable for cooking, tea blends, and traditional formulas
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, plump bud shape, and rich, intensely aromatic fragrance. The buds feel firm and oily to the touch, releasing a warm, sweet-spicy scent when crushed. When brewed or simmered, clove bud yields a pungent, warming infusion with a lingering sweet-spicy finish that perfumes broths and teas.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Food-Herb Spice |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gong Ding Xiang (Clove Bud) |
| Botanical Name | Syzygium aromaticum |
| Origin | Guangxi, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
| Processing | Naturally Sun-Dried |
Usage Scenarios
- Culinary spice for braises, soups, and marinades
- Herbal tea blends for warming digestion
- Traditional medicinal food soup packs
- Seasonal warming congee and porridge
- Aromatic spice for pickling and preservation
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gong Ding Xiang is decocted into warming soups, congee, and medicinal food formulas to support digestive comfort and warm the Middle Burner. It is a common ingredient in traditional spice blends for braised meats and broths, where it pairs with ingredients like cinnamon bark, star anise, and fennel seed. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with ginger and orange peel for a fragrant, warming infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gong Ding Xiang?
A: Gong Ding Xiang is the common Chinese name for the dried flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum, also known as clove bud. It is a traditional food-herb spice used in cooking and wellness preparations.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of clove bud?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, clove bud is associated with warming the Middle Burner, descending rebellious qi, and supporting the Stomach and Kidney channels. It is often used in warming soups and teas for daily seasonal nourishment.
Q: How do I use dried clove bud?
A: Add a small amount to braises, soups, or tea blends during cooking or brewing. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference, and remove the buds before serving if desired.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Unified goods public cloves 0 5kg piece, Medium male clove 0 5kg piece, Selected male cloves 0 5kg piece, Feminine lilac 0 5kg piece, Lilac stems 0 5kg piece |
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