Sichuan Pepper Seed Jiao Mu 川椒目 Dried Zanthoxylum Seeds 500g Traditional Herbal Ingredient

Sichuan Pepper Seed, known in TCM as Jiao Mu (椒目), is the dried seed of Zanthoxylum species, the prickly ash tree. These small, dark seeds are separated from the husk and sun-dried. In TCM theory, Jiao Mu is considered acrid, bitter, and warm, traditionally associated with the spleen, stomach, and kidney channels. It is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. Store frozen to preserve freshness.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Sichuan pepper seeds, the seed portion of prickly ash fruit
• Botanical source Zanthoxylum species, known in TCM as Jiao Mu (椒目)
• Traditionally associated with warming the middle and supporting fluid metabolism in TCM theory
• Sun-dried whole seeds with no further processing
• Suitable for decoctions, herbal formulas, and traditional preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically small, round to oval seeds with a dark brown to black outer surface and oily interior. The aroma is mildly pungent and peppery, with a warm, slightly bitter and acrid taste when decocted.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal formulas prepared with other botanicals
• Use in folk-style warming preparations
• Incorporate into seasonal herbal routines

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Jiao Mu is traditionally used to warm the interior, support the transformation of water and dampness, and ease wheezing associated with cold patterns. It is often decocted alone or combined with herbs such as Ting Li Zi in classical formulas. The seeds may also be wrapped for external use in some folk practices.

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