chuan jiao

Name: chuan jiao
Creator: Bencao Index

About chuan jiao

Chuan Jiao is Sichuan pepper. The catalogue holds the name and nothing else; the same material is entered more fully as Hua Jiao.

Pinyin	chuan jiao

Deficiency Cold of the Spleen and Stomach with a cold abdomen, pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, and diarrhea
Toothache, traditionally treated by applying the herb locally

Itchy or parasitic skin conditions such as eczema and pruritus, applied to the skin

contraindication Excess Heat; a hot herb adds to Heat that is already there
contraindication Yin deficiency; pungent, hot, drying herbs use up Fluids further
pregnancy Use with caution in pregnancy; this applies to the herb at medicinal doses, which differ from its use as a seasoning
caution Rated slightly toxic; best kept under the care of a qualified practitioner
caution Medicinal use is concentrated and repeated; being a familiar kitchen spice does not make every quantity harmless