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Caryophylli Oleum

Clove oil

丁香油 〔丁香油〕 dīng xiāng yóu

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.*; Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. et Perry [= Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb.]

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Sweet and acrid*; extremely hot*.

Actions and indications: Warms the stomach and kidney. Treats stomach cold with distension and pain; hiccup; vomiting and retching; diarrhea; impediment () pain; mounting (shàn) pain; fetid mouth odor; toothache.

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