Clove is the dried flower bud of the clove tree and is widely known for its anti-inflammatory and warming properties. While often used as a spice in cooking, it also holds a special place in Yakuzen, where it’s valued for its warming nature and ability to promote circulation and ease discomfort caused by cold.

In Yakuzen, clove is categorized as a warm-natured food. This means it helps to warm internal organs and supports the smooth flow of Qi and blood. These actions make it especially effective in relieving menstrual cramps, particularly those caused by internal cold or stagnation.

It’s also believed that when stomach Qi flows upward instead of downward, it can cause symptoms like hiccups, burping, or nausea. Clove helps send the stomach Qi downward, restoring balance and easing these discomforts. It gently warms the digestive system, which is especially helpful for those with poor appetite, cold stomach, or cold-induced digestive symptoms.

Clove also supports yang energy, particularly in the kidneys, making it a great herb for people with cold sensitivity, fatigue, or low energy due to yang deficiency.

Yakuzen Classifications
Nature – Warm（温）
Channels – Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Kidney (腎), Lung (肺)
Flavor – Pungent (辛)

How does clove help you?

1. Warm up your spleen and stomach, send stomach energy downward, and relieve pains due to the cold.
2. Warm up your kidneys and increase yang energy.

Good for the following symptoms

1. Nausea due to the cold
2. Burps
3. Hiccups
4. Vomiting
5. Poor appetite
6. Period cramps
7. Stomach pain due to the cold

Cautions

It's very important to know about your body conditions before choosing foods.
Do not eat too much of particular foods at once.
Do not eat the foods you are allergic to.
There are foods to avoid if you are pregnant / have a disease. Ask your doctor before you start Yakuzen.