Chuan Jiao (Fruit of Szechuan Pepper)

Herb 4 of 15 in Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Channels:

KI, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Hot, Slightly Toxic

Latin:

Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani

Chinese:

川椒

Tone Marks:

chuān jiāo

Alt Names:

Hua Jiao, Qin Jiao, Shu Jiao, Ba Jiao, Hong Jiao

Translation:

Flower Pepper

Chinese Herb Actions

• Warms the Middle Jiao, Alleviates Pain, and Stops Diarrhea
  For cold from deficiency in the Stomach and Spleen with symptoms such as cold abdomen, pain in the epigastria and abdomen, and diarrhea. Also for toothache.
• Kills Parasites
  For intestinal parasites such as roundworms causing abdominal pain and vomiting. Chuan Jiao can also be used for parasitic skin infections such as eczema and pruritus.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Do not use in cases of Excess Heat or Yin Deficiency.
• Use with caution during pregnancy.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• This herb is considered toxic.
  (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity)

Chinese Herb Dosage

• 2-5 grams

Chinese Herb Notes

• This herb is used both internally and topically.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Da Jian Zhong Tang (Major Construct the Middle Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold
• Wu Mei Wan (Mume Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Expel Parasites