Sichuan Pepper
Sichuan Pepper is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold.” Source-described actions include Warms the Middle Jiao , disperses Cold, dispels Dampness, relieves diarrhea and alleviates pain; Kills parasites and a lleviates abdominal 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 / (Extremely Hot) / Slightly Toxic
- Flavor
- Acrid
- Channels
- Kidney, Spleen, Stomach, (Lung)
Source reference: American Dragon · Chuan (Hua) Jiao