Everyone knows Sichuan peppercorns are great, but when people use them, they only add a few grains when cooking. However, using them in such a small way is truly a waste of this excellent resource. Sichuan peppercorns have many uses in daily life that you probably don't know about. The editor has compiled a list for you, feel free to use it!
What other effects do Sichuan peppercorns have?
1. Increase appetite. Sichuan peppercorns have a fragrant aroma that can remove the fishy, gamey, and foul odors from various meats, and they can promote saliva secretion to increase appetite.
2. Lower blood pressure. Studies have found that Sichuan peppercorns can dilate blood vessels, thus helping to lower blood pressure.
3. Expel parasites. Drinking Sichuan peppercorn water can expel parasites.
4. Keep flies away from food. Placing some Sichuan peppercorns next to food and on meat will prevent flies from crawling on them.
5. Prevent oil from splattering. When frying food, the oil can heat to its boiling point and splash out. However, if you add a few grains of Sichuan peppercorns at this time, the splattering will immediately stop.
Folk Remedies for Common Ailments Using Sichuan Peppercorns
1. For Ascaris intestinal obstruction
Use 100-200 grams of sesame oil, heat it in a wok, add 15-20 grams of Sichuan peppercorns, and remove and discard them when they are slightly scorched. Drink the warm peppercorn oil all at once.
2. For biliary ascariasis
Lightly stir-fry 30 grams of Sichuan peppercorns and 9 grams of dark plum over low heat, and take 2-3 times daily; or grind 9-12 grams of Sichuan peppercorns into a fine powder, mix with 1-2 eggs, stir-fry in vegetable oil, and take 2-3 times daily.
3. For stubborn tinea (ringworm)
Grind 25 grams of Sichuan peppercorns (seeds removed) and 100 grams of purple-skinned garlic into a paste. Rub the affected area 1-2 times daily for good results.
4. For cavities
Soak 9 grams of Sichuan peppercorns in 30 ml of baijiu (white liquor) for 10 days. Then strain, dip a cotton ball in the medicinal liquor, and place it in the cavity to relieve pain.
5. For vaginal itching in women
Decoct 50 grams of Sichuan peppercorns, 50 grams of Cnidium fruit, 25 grams of Veratrum, a handful of aged tea, and 100 grams of roasted salt in water. Use the warm liquid to fumigate and wash the affected area.
6. For menstrual pain due to cold
Decoct 9-12 grams of Sichuan peppercorns, 18-24 grams of ginger, and 10-20 red dates in 300 ml of water. Take one dose daily, divided into two warm servings in the morning and evening.
How to Use Sichuan Peppercorns
1. When stir-frying, add a few grains of Sichuan peppercorns to the hot oil in the wok. Remove them when they turn black, and then use the remaining oil to cook the dish for a fragrant aroma.
2. When making Sichuan peppercorn oil, the oil temperature should not be too high.
3. Heat Sichuan peppercorns, vegetable oil, and soy sauce, then pour over cold dishes for a refreshing and delicious taste.
4. Add Sichuan peppercorns when pickling shredded radish for an excellent flavor.
Who Should Use Sichuan Peppercorns
Sichuan peppercorns are suitable for people with cold pain in the stomach and abdomen, poor appetite, vomiting of clear fluid, or bowel sounds and loose stools; they are also suitable for lactating women to stop lactation (the method is to use 6-15 grams of Sichuan peppercorns, soak in 400-500 ml of water, boil and reduce to 250 ml, then add 50-100 grams of brown sugar, take once a day for 1-3 days to stop milk production).
They are also suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, women with amenorrhea or dysmenorrhea due to cold, and those with wind-cold-damp arthritis; they are also suitable for those with abdominal pain from ascariasis, kidney yang deficiency, or frequent urination.