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Pepper

Pepper is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold.” Source-described actions include Warms the Middle Jiao and disperses Cold and relieves pain. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
Nature
Hot
Flavor
Acrid
Channels
Large Intestine, Stomach

Source reference: American Dragon · Hu Jiao

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