The efficacy and function of fresh pepper

Peppercorns are spicy and hot in nature, and enter the spleen, liver and gallbladder meridians; they have a fragrant stomachic and digestive effect, warm the middle and dispel cold, remove dampness and relieve pain, eliminate insects and toxins, and eliminate itching and fishy smell; they are important for treating vomiting, wind-cold and dampness, toothache and other symptoms. Below, Baidu Encyclopedia of Ma.com will give you a detailed introduction focusing on the functions and effects of Sichuan pepper!

1. Improve appetite: Peppercorns have a fragrant taste, can remove the fishy smell of various meat products, can promote saliva secretion, and improve appetite.

2. Lower blood pressure: Studies have found that pepper can dilate capillaries, thereby reducing blood pressure.

3. Deworming: Taking ginger water can eliminate sparganosis.

4. Prevent grains from being infested with insects: If the stored grains are infested with insects, put a few dozen peppercorns in a bag and the insects will run away or die on their own.

5. Prevent vegetable oils from having a “stinky smell”: Adding appropriate amount of pepper powder to vegetable oils can prevent the vegetable oils from having a “stinky smell”.

6. Prevent and control termites in the vegetable cupboard: Place dozens of bouquet peppers in the cupboard and the small ants will be afraid to come in.

7. Kill mosquitoes and flies on food: Put some peppercorns around food and on meat, and mosquitoes will find it difficult to crawl.

8. Prevent boiling oil from clogging: When frying food, if the oil reaches its melting point, it will overflow from the pot. However, if you put a few peppercorns in, the boiling oil will disappear immediately.

9. Prevent toothache: If the toothache is caused by hot or cold foods, put a peppercorn on the painful tooth, and the pain will gradually subside.

Nutritional components of pepper: The outer peel contains volatile oil, the main components of which are limonene, cumyl alcohol and geraniol. In addition, it contains various compounds such as phytosterols and unsaturated fatty acid.