花椒

Sichuan Pepper

花椒

huā jiāo · Zanthoxylum bungeanum (pericarp)

Functions

warms the middle and disperses Cold to relieve pain kills parasites and stops pain and itching

Indications

Cold in the middle: epigastric and abdominal cold pain, vomiting, diarrhea abdominal pain from parasites (roundworm) itching and damp skin lesions (external wash)

Contraindications

⚠️ hot and drying — contraindicated in Yin deficiency with Heat and during pregnancy

For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.