Ding Xiang
丁香 dīng xiāng, "spike fragrance"

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Is this Herb effective in the clinic?

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	Tastes: Acrid		Dosage: 1-3g

	Cautions: Contraindicated in those with internal heat. Considered by a few traditional writers to be counteracted by Yu Yin (Curcumae Radix) See Toxicity.		Meridians: Spleen , Kidney , Stomach
	Preparation: No preparation data at this time		Quality: Consists of full, oily, brownish red flower buds which sink down when placed in water.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
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