Chuan Jiao

Zanthoxyli bungani

Zanthoxyli Bungeani, pericarpium (Szechuan Pepper) Properties: PUNGENT - HOT/TOXIC
Dosage: 1.5 – 6g.
Meridian: KIDNEY, SPLEEN, STOMACH

-warms middle jiao, alleviate abdominal pain, vomit & diarrhea
-Chuan Jiao + Ku Shen together = skin rash wash for eczema and kills parasites

Reference
Benskey and Gamble 1986, Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica, Seattle Washington, Eastland Press