Pricklyash Peel
Pericarpium Zanthoxyli
Shu Jiao

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Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hot; pungent

Part(s) used

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

Treatment of epigastric pain accompanied by cold sensation, vomiting and diarrhea, abdominal pain due to intestinal parasitosis, ascariasis. external use for itching in eczema.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

1. anthelmintic, more effective on ascaris suis.2. an active component, geraniol, exerts a sedative effect in rats.