Hua (Chuan) Jiao

Latin name: Zanthoxyli Bungeani Pericarpium

Hua Jiao Also Known As: Szechuan Pepper, Zanthoxyli bungani

Properties: PUNGENT - HOT - TOXIC

Dosage: 1.5-6g.

Meridians/Channels: KIDNEY, SPLEEN, STOMACH

  • warms middle jiao, alleviate abdominal pain
  • vomitting and diarrhea due to cold
  • Hu Jiao + Ku Shen together = skin rash wash for eczema and kills parasites