The efficacy and function of Sichuan pepper

Sichuan pepper is a Chinese herbal medicine. Many people don’t know much about it. Now let us learn about the effects and functions of Sichuan pepper.

The efficacy and function of Sichuan pepper

1. Medicinal properties of Sichuan pepper

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Sichuan pepper is a spicy and warm Chinese herbal medicine, and is slightly poisonous.

2. The efficacy and function of Sichuan pepper

Sichuan pepper is a warm medicine, which has a good analgesic effect and can also kill insects. Sichuan pepper is good at dispersing cold air and has a good stomach-strengthening effect. Sichuan pepper can detoxify and expel insects. Sichuan pepper has a good effect of dispersing cold and dampness. At the same time, Sichuan pepper can be used to treat cold pain in the stomach and abdomen. It is good for vomiting and inability to eat. Sichuan pepper can be used together with dried ginger, codonopsis and other medicines. If you have cold abdominal pain, diarrhea and cold foam, you can use Sichuan pepper together with aconite and dried ginger. If you have patients with cold pain in the stomach, you can use it together with aconite and pinellia. Sichuan pepper has a good effect of removing moisture and killing insects. Sichuan pepper can be used for some upper abdominal pain caused by roundworms. It can be used together with black plum or coptis chinensis, and you can cook black plum soup.

3. Usage, dosage and contraindications

Sichuan pepper can be taken orally or applied externally. For internal use, you can choose 3-6 grams of Sichuan pepper and boil it in water, then make it into pills or powders. You can also grind Sichuan pepper into powder and apply it, or boil it in water and then fumigate. However, Sichuan pepper cannot be used by people with yin deficiency and excessive fire, and pregnant women should also use it with caution.