Sichuan peppercorn is originally a spice that can change the taste of food, stimulate people's appetite, and has the effects of dispelling cold, removing dampness, and promoting qi circulation. Besides these, what other effects does Sichuan peppercorn have? Are there other uses?
The Effects of Sichuan Peppercorn
1. Increase Appetite
Sichuan peppercorn has an aromatic fragrance that can remove the fishy, gamey, and foul smells from various meats, and it can promote saliva secretion to increase appetite.
2. Lower Blood Pressure
Sichuan peppercorn can dilate blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure.
3. Repel Insects
The special smell of Sichuan peppercorn can repel and prevent insects.
4. Stop Diarrhea
It can expel cold and dampness, protect our stomach and spleen, and is beneficial for the human digestive system, ulcer formation, and diarrhea and vomiting.
5. Treat Toothache
Sichuan peppercorn can reduce pain in the affected area. For a toothache caused by cold or hot food, placing one peppercorn on the aching tooth will gradually relieve the pain.
6. Anticoagulant and Hemostatic
Bergapten contained in Sichuan peppercorn has certain anticoagulant effects against heparin and a hemostatic effect.
Clever Uses of Sichuan Peppercorn
1. Insect Repellent
If stored grains are infested, wrap dozens of peppercorns in a cloth and put them in; the insects will run away or die on their own.
2. Ant and Fly Repellent
Place dozens of fresh peppercorns in the kitchen cabinet, and ants will not dare to enter. Placing some peppercorns next to food or on meat will prevent flies from crawling on it.
3. Prevent Boiling Oil from Overflowing
When frying food, if the oil is heated to its boiling point, it will overflow from the pot. However, if you add a few peppercorns, the boiling oil will immediately subside.
4. Prevent Oil from Rancidifying
Adding an appropriate amount of powdered Sichuan peppercorn to oil can prevent it from going bad.