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Sichuan Green Sichuan Pepper Chuan Jiao Dried Sichuan Pepper for Foot Soak and Culinary Use 500g

Price range: $8.63 through $9.26

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Description

Dried Green Sichuan Pepper, known in TCM as Chuan Jiao (川椒), from Zanthoxylum species, consisting of dried pericarp husks. Sourced from Sichuan's core growing region and sun-dried in the traditional manner. In TCM theory, Chuan Jiao is considered warm in nature with a pungent flavor, traditionally associated with dispelling cold and dampness. Commonly used in foot soaks and as a culinary spice. This is a food-grade agricultural product, not a substitute for medicine.

Sichuan Green Sichuan Pepper Chuan Jiao Dried Sichuan Pepper for Foot Soak and Culinary Use 500g overview

Key Selling Points

Authentic Green Sichuan Pepper (Chuan Jiao) from Sichuan's core production area
Botanical source Zanthoxylum species, dried pericarp husks in whole form
Traditionally used in TCM foot soaks to support warmth and comfort
Sun-dried processing preserves natural aroma and pungent flavor
Versatile for both external foot soak and culinary seasoning use

Sichuan Green Sichuan Pepper Chuan Jiao Dried Sichuan Pepper for Foot Soak and Culinary Use 500g key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically bright green to yellowish-green husks with a wrinkled, brittle texture. The aroma is characteristically sharp, citrusy, and numbing-pungent. When simmered, it releases a warming, tingling fragrance typical of quality Sichuan pepper.

Sichuan Green Sichuan Pepper Chuan Jiao Dried Sichuan Pepper for Foot Soak and Culinary Use 500g quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type	Dried Sichuan Pepper
Chinese Name	川椒
Pinyin	Chuan Jiao
Botanical Name	Zanthoxylum species
Plant Part	Dried pericarp husks
Net Weight	500g (1 jin)

Sichuan Green Sichuan Pepper Chuan Jiao Dried Sichuan Pepper for Foot Soak and Culinary Use 500g specifications

Usage Scenarios

Simmer in hot water for a traditional warming foot soak
Add to braised dishes and stir-fries as a classic Sichuan spice
Combine with mugwort, safflower, or dried ginger for herbal foot baths
Use in marinades and spice blends for numbing aroma

Sichuan Green Sichuan Pepper Chuan Jiao Dried Sichuan Pepper for Foot Soak and Culinary Use 500g in use

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Chuan Jiao has long been included in external foot soak formulas, often paired with Ai Ye (艾草), Hong Hua (红花), and Lao Jiang (老姜) for seasonal warmth routines. In the kitchen, it is a foundational spice of Sichuan cuisine, used whole or ground in mapo tofu, hot pot, and braised dishes. Traditionally associated with warming the middle and dispelling dampness in TCM theory.

Sichuan Green Sichuan Pepper Chuan Jiao Dried Sichuan Pepper for Foot Soak and Culinary Use 500g preparation

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: This is dried Green Sichuan Pepper (Chuan Jiao, 川椒), the dried husks of Zanthoxylum species from Sichuan, sold as a food-grade agricultural product.

Q: What is it traditionally used for?

A: In TCM theory, Chuan Jiao is warm and pungent, traditionally associated with dispelling cold and dampness. It is commonly used in warming foot soaks and as a culinary spice.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: For foot soaks, simmer a handful in water and add to a warm foot bath. For cooking, add whole husks to braises, stir-fries, or grind into spice blends.