What are the uses of Sichuan pepper? Sichuan pepper is a unique Chinese spice, ranking first among the "Thirteen Fragrances".
Uses of Sichuan pepper
Sichuan pepper is pungent in taste and hot in nature, and it affects the spleen and stomach meridians. It has the effects of invigorating the stomach with its aroma, warming the middle jiao to dispel cold, eliminating dampness to relieve pain, killing parasites and detoxifying, stopping itching and removing fishy odors. It is mainly used to treat vomiting, wind-cold-dampness impediment, and toothache.
1. Increase appetite
The fragrant aroma of Sichuan pepper can remove the fishy, gamey, and foul odors from various meats, and it can promote saliva secretion to increase appetite.
2. Lower blood pressure
Studies have found that Sichuan pepper can dilate blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure.
3. Expel parasites
Drinking Sichuan pepper water can expel parasites.
4. Protect grains from insects
If stored grains are infested, wrap a few dozen grains of Sichuan pepper in cloth and place them inside. The insects will either leave on their own or die.
5. Prevent rancidity in oils and fats
Adding a moderate amount of ground Sichuan pepper to oils and fats can prevent them from becoming rancid.
6. Ant-proof for kitchen cabinets
Placing several fresh grains of Sichuan pepper in the kitchen cabinet will prevent ants from entering.
7. Fly-proof for food
Placing some Sichuan pepper next to food and on meat will prevent flies from crawling on them.
8. Prevent boiling oil from overflowing
When frying food, if the oil reaches its boiling point, it will overflow from the pot. However, if you add a few grains of Sichuan pepper, the boiling oil will immediately subside.
9. Prevent toothache
If a toothache is caused by cold or hot food, place one grain of Sichuan pepper on the aching tooth, and the pain will gradually disappear.
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