The efficacy, function and edible method of Zanthoxylum bungeanum leaves

Peppercorn is a common condiment in our daily life and is also more common to everyone, but in fact the leaves of peppercorn also have very good edible and medicinal effects, so what are the actual effects of peppercorn leaves? What benefits can it bring? Well, the following editor will explain it in detail for everyone, hoping to be of some help to everyone's daily diet and food selection.

Nutritional content of pepper leaves

The protein content in each kilogram of dried pepper leaves is 87.3g, carbohydrates are 21.1g, cellulose is 15.8g, fat is 8.41g, carotene is 179.6mg, vitamin B2 is 11.23mg, and vitamin D is 34.67μg.

The mineral content of Sichuan pepper leaves is also high. Each kilogram of dry Sichuan pepper leaves contains 933 mg of calcium, 73 mg of iron, and 1700 mg of phosphorus.

The role and efficacy of pepper leaves

1. To treat menstrual pain caused by cold: Soak 9-12 grams of pepper, 18-24 grams of ginger slices, and 10-20 red dates in 300 ml of water. Take one dose a day, warm twice a day, morning, noon, and evening.

2. To treat sore and weak hind legs in the elderly: Mix 50 grams of pepper and 20 grams of fennel, stir-fry them in a pan, and then grind them into powder. Take 3 grams twice a day with warm water.

3. To treat parasitic intestinal obstruction: Use 100-200 grams of salad oil, put it in a pot and boil it, add 15-20 grams of peppercorns, pick them up and discard them when they are almost burnt, and take it all at once when the peppercorn oil is slightly warm.

4. Treatment of biliary ascariasis: stir-fry 30 grams of pepper and 9 grams of dried plums over low heat, 2 to 3 times a day; or grind 9 to 12 grams of pepper into fine powder, add 1 to 2 eggs, stir-fry with cooking oil and take 2 to 3 times a day.

5. To treat corns: Take 3-5 peppercorns, a head of garlic, and a 10-cm-long scallion root, mash them into a paste, rub it on a handkerchief, apply it to the injured area, fix it with tape, and remove it after 24 hours. Generally, it will heal after 1-2 doses.

How to make pepper leaves

Fried Sichuan Pepper Leaves

Food: 500g olives, pepper, wheat flour, raw eggs, baking soda, salt

practice:

1. Blanch the pepper leaves in boiling water and drain the water;

2. Use flour, eggs, baking soda, and salt to make a batter that is not too thick;

3. Dip the pepper leaves in the batter and fry them in the pan until they turn yellow.

Frequently Asked Questions:

The batter doesn't need to be too thick, it's better to have a fluid feel when you stir it with chopsticks;

The water temperature does not need to be too hot. Try it hard on the oil and when you feel heat flowing up, you can start frying.