The efficacy and role of Sichuan pepper

Shu pepper is a Chinese herbal medicine also known as Ma pepper, which has a good analgesic effect. The so-called Shu pepper is Sichuan's Chaotian pepper. I believe that in many friends' impressions, Shu pepper is mainly used as a seasoning, and many hot pot restaurants use Shu pepper. In fact, Sichuan pepper is not only a seasoning but also a mild medicine. Its main functions are pain relief, deworming, and stomach and digestion. Let’s learn about the actual effects and functions of Sichuan pepper with the editor below!

Sichuan pepper is famous as a seasoning, but in traditional Chinese medicine, it is also a medicine. Its main functions include dispelling cold and dampness, removing dampness and parasites, and relieving pain. The editor has summarized the following content of Shujiao for everyone in detail, hoping to be helpful to everyone.

1. Dispel cold and dampness

The medicinal effect of Sichuan pepper is relatively mild, and it has a significant effect on dispelling cold and dampness. Patients with weak spleen and stomach can take it together with Pao Jiang Codonopsis. If the patient has severe abdominal pain and diarrhea, it can be used together with Lu Te Technology and Pao Jiang. Patients with vomiting should not take it. The operation method is also relatively simple. Just boil the Sichuan pepper and the matching Chinese medicinal materials in water. In terms of dosage, the medical standard is 3-6 grams, so everyone remember not to take too much.

2. Dehumidification and insect removal

Sichuan pepper can kill insects, especially parasites in the body. It can be used together with Chinese medicinal materials such as dried black plums and scutellaria baicalensis. Sichuan pepper can also treat itching, eczema and athlete's foot caused by viral infections. There are two ways to use it, either externally or topically. The editor here recommends that everyone should take both internal and external methods. You can boil Sichuan pepper into water and apply it to the infected wound, and then take Sichuan pepper with dried plums, scutellaria and other Chinese herbal medicines orally.

3. Pain relief

The analgesic effect of Sichuan pepper is mainly used for joint pain caused by rheumatism and toothache caused by cold. Maybe you will wonder, what is the difference between toothache caused by cold and toothache? Cold toothache belongs to toothache. Cold toothache is a dental disease that occurs suddenly when encountering severe cold, and is accompanied by symptoms such as headache, nasal congestion, fever and no sweating. The mild medicinal effect of Sichuan pepper can improve joint pain and toothache caused by cold, and the effect can be both internal and external. Those with joint pain can take it together with other dehumidifying and cold-relieving medicines, and those with toothache can rinse their mouths with the Sichuan pepper decoction.

Sichuan pepper

The above are the functions and effects of Sichuan pepper. The key functions include dispelling cold and dampness, removing dampness and insects, and relieving pain. The colors of Sichuan peppers are mostly green and red, and a small part of them are dark purple or purple-black. Although Sichuan pepper is also called Ma pepper, its effects are slightly different due to its different origins. The price of Sichuan pepper is also very cost-effective, ranging from about 15 to 60 yuan per catty. Sichuan pepper needs to be stored in a cool and dry place. The medicinal effect of Sichuan pepper is not suitable for pregnant women and people with yin deficiency and hyperactivity of fire.