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Zanthoxylum piperitum
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Japanese spice with numbing hydroxy-alpha-sanshool; digestive herb in Japanese Kampo medicine.
Japanese spice with numbing hydroxy-alpha-sanshool; digestive herb in Japanese Kampo medicine. Key active compounds include hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, terpenes, alkaloids.
hydroxy-alpha-sanshool, along with terpenes and alkaloids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Zanthoxylum piperitum. These compounds stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility, acts on pain pathways via anti-inflammatory and neuroactive effects.
Digestive stimulant
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Analgesic
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Circulatory stimulant
Digestive complaints
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Toothache
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Poor circulation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Warming
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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