Gong Ding Xiang (Clove Bud, Syzygium aromaticum) — Dried Food-Herb Spice, 500g
$11.56
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, dispel cold, descend rebellious qi, and support the Stomach and Kidney channels. Its nature is pungent and warm, making it a fragrant yet gently stimulating herb for culinary and daily wellness use.



Key Selling Points
- Traditional warming food-herb spice
- Dried clove bud (Syzygium aromaticum)
- Sulfur-free, sun-dried processing
- 500g bulk pack for culinary use
- Sourced from Guangxi, China



Quality & Sensory
Each batch is sun-dried to preserve its deep reddish-brown color, plump bud shape, and intensely aromatic, sweet-spicy fragrance. When steeped or simmered, the buds release a warm, pungent, slightly sweet flavor with a lingering numbing warmth, adding depth to teas, broths, and spice blends.



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 | Sun-Dried |



Usage Scenarios
- Culinary spice for braises, stews, and broths
- Herbal tea blends
- Spice mix and seasoning preparation
- Traditional food-herb cooking
- Aromatic infusion for daily warmth



Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Ding Xiang is added to soups, braised dishes, and medicinal food preparations to warm the body and harmonize digestion. It is a common ingredient in spice blends alongside star anise, cinnamon, and fennel, and is brewed alone or with other warming herbs as a fragrant daily tea. In TCM food therapy, it is often paired with ingredients like ginger and cardamom for seasonal cold-weather nourishment.

FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gong Ding Xiang?
A: Gong Ding Xiang is the dried flower bud of Syzygium aromaticum, commonly known as clove bud. It is a traditional food-herb spice used in cooking and herbal tea blends.
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, dispelling cold, and supporting digestive comfort. It is often used in soups and teas for daily warmth.
Q: How do I use dried clove buds?
A: Add the buds to braises, stews, or broths during cooking, or steep them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Public lilac 0 5kg, Clove powder 0 5kg |
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