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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

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