Hua Jiao

Pericarpium Zanthoxyli

Sichuan Pepper

Yang Tonic

About this herb

The familiar numbing peppercorn, used to warm the middle and expel parasites.

PinyinHua Jiao

Chinese花椒

Latin (pharmaceutical)Pericarpium Zanthoxyli

EnglishSichuan Pepper

CategoryYang Tonic

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