California License Exam, Pacific College Comps
Zanthoxyli Pericarpium
Sichuan Pepper
Warm Interior and Expel Cold
Acrid, Slightly Toxic
Hot
Warms the Middle
Disperses Cold
Alleviates Pain
Kills Parasites
Yin deficiency heat, fire or heat conditions. Caution in pregnancy.
1.5-6g, internally or topically. May use as a compress wrapped in gauze for direct pain relief.
KD, SP, ST