"Xiao Li, don't you kid always complain about wrist pain recently, and say that your fingers are becoming more and more inflexible? Why do you look energetic today, as if you have changed someone?" Aunt Wang couldn't help but ask curiously.
Xiao Li put down his phone and showed a sunny smile: "Wang, I have found the secret to solve my wrist pain!" "Tell me what a good way to do it!" Aunt Wang was aroused, and the surrounding residents were also attracted by this sudden conversation, and they all gathered around.
"You may not believe it when you say it, but it is the peppercorns that are always available at home. Xiao Li said mysteriously, "I only knew that Sichuan pepper was a spice that added fragrance when stir-frying, but later I heard a friend's introduction that it actually has so many magical effects." ”
01. The miraculous effect of Sichuan pepper
Relieving cold cough: Zanthoxylum pepper shows strong antibacterial and antiviral ability with its characteristics of dissipating cold in temperature, relieving pain and dehumidifying. When it meets pear, a natural lung moisturizer, it creates a wonderful synergistic effect.
The heat-clearing and phlegm-dissolving effects of pears complement each other with the warming characteristics of Zanthoxylum bungeanum pepper, which can neutralize the coolness of pears and make them more suitable for patients with cold cough. This combination can moisturize the lungs and relieve cough, which is effective in relieving chills and cough symptoms.
Alleviate tenosynovitis: Swelling of the wrist joint, stiff fingers and even sore shoulders and necks caused by prolonged computer use are common problems for modern office workers. Sichuan peppercorns show their unique healing power at this time.
Boil an appropriate amount of Sichuan pepper into water, and wait for the temperature to drop to suitable for soaking hands, which can make full use of the effect of Sichuan pepper in dispersing cold and temperature. It contains volatile oils that provide anesthetic and analgesic properties, penetrating deep into tendons and tendon sheaths to help relieve local pain.
Treatment of hemorrhoids: In the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, Sichuan pepper is classified into the three meridians of the kidney, stomach and spleen, which has the effects of relieving pain and warmth, removing dampness and cold, and relieving itching and killing insects. For hemorrhoids, which is indescribable, peppercorns can be used as an adjuvant therapy.
Clean the affected area, and then fumigate the peppercorns, taking care to maintain a suitable temperature to prevent burns. Through the heat of steam and the penetration of the active ingredients of Sichuan pepper, it can effectively kill local germs and reduce the pain, itching and redness caused by hemorrhoids.
Treatment of nail fungus: Nail fungus is a stubborn nail disease caused by a fungal infection. Sichuan pepper fights hand in hand with garlic and aged vinegar at this time. The garlic is mashed and soaked in aged vinegar with Sichuan peppercorns for about a day, and the resulting soaking solution is rich in antifungal actives.
Soaking the affected finger in this mixture for a period of time every day, with the help of the multiple antibacterial effects of pepper, garlic and vinegar, can gradually disintegrate the fungal hyphae, soften the diseased nail, and promote the growth of new nails, thereby assisting in the treatment of nail fungus, improving the appearance and health of nails.
Alleviate cold diarrhea: As a pure yang thing, Sichuan pepper has a significant effect of dehumidifying and dissipating cold, especially good at dealing with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold diarrhea caused by cold.
Boil an appropriate amount of Sichuan pepper and cardamom together into a decoction, take it in the morning and evening, it can warm the medium coke, eliminate cold and dampness, converge and stop diarrhea, quickly stabilize the symptoms of diarrhea, and restore intestinal function.
This formula is especially suitable for diarrhea caused by careless diet or sudden changes in temperature, which can help restore the balance of the body in a short period of time and reduce the discomfort caused by diarrhea.
Flu prevention: With the arrival of autumn and winter, the flu virus is waiting for an opportunity. At this time, Sichuan pepper wine becomes a powerful protective barrier.
Grinding the pepper and arborvitae leaves into the end, dipping them in the liquor and sealing them for more than half a month, the pepper wine prepared is spicy and warm, soothes the surface, relieves pain and relieves fever. Drinking it at the right time can improve the body's immunity, resist the invasion of external evils, and especially have a good effect on preventing and relieving headache, fever, nasal congestion, sore throat and other symptoms caused by influenza.
02. Precautions for the use of Sichuan pepper
Moderate use: Excessive intake of Zanthoxylum pepper may cause damage to vitality and cause imbalance of yin and yang in the body, especially for people with more sensitive or weak constitutions, excessive use of Zanthoxylum pepper may aggravate pre-existing conditions or induce new discomfort.
When used as a seasoning in cooking, it should be added in moderation to avoid too spicy and stimulating dishes, and when used for medicinal or health purposes, it should be used according to the doctor's instructions or recommended doses, and avoid increasing the dose at will.
Contraindications for specific populations:
For people who already have sores on the mouth and tongue, sore throat, constipation and other hot expressions, they should try to avoid or limit the consumption of peppercorns, so as not to further fuel the fire in the body and aggravate the symptoms of heat.
Pregnant women: Pregnant women have special constitutions and need to choose food and medicine carefully. The thermal characteristics and potential irritation of Zanthoxylum bungeanum may adversely affect the mother and fetus, especially in the first trimester, and the use of Zanthoxylum bungeanum should be avoided to prevent miscarriage or fetal restlessness.
Lactating women: The diet of lactating mothers directly affects the quality of milk, and the spicy stimulation of Sichuan pepper may be transmitted to the baby through the milk, causing gastrointestinal discomfort or allergic reactions in the baby.
Menstrual women: During menstruation, women's physique is relatively weak and in the process of qi and blood changes, and the heat of Sichuan pepper may disturb the flow of qi and blood during menstruation, resulting in discomfort such as increased menstrual flow or prolonged menstruation.
Contraindications: Avoid eating too much with cold food: Sichuan pepper is hot, if it is eaten in large quantities with a large amount of cold food, it may cause spleen and stomach dysfunction, resulting in diarrhea or indigestion.
Sichuan peppercorns, a seemingly ordinary kitchen seasoning, actually contain a rich variety of health treasures. Its unique medicinal and edible homologous properties not only add a different flavor to our dining table, but also bring unexpected health care value to our lives.
However, there are two sides to everything, and the same is true for the use of peppercorns. Only by correctly understanding its efficacy, understanding and following the corresponding precautions for use, can we truly exert its magical power and avoid stepping into misunderstandings.
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