The efficacy and function of pickled pepper in vinegar

People say that the essence of Sichuan cuisine lies in one seasoning: Sichuan peppercorns. However, Sichuan pepper is not only a seasoning ingredient in the kitchen, but also an important Chinese medicinal ingredient. Sichuan peppercorns are warm in nature, so people often use Sichuan peppercorns to boil water and soak their feet to drive away the cold and dampness. If you have indigestion, you will often eat Sichuan peppercorns to promote gastrointestinal motility and achieve the effect of stimulating the appetite and strengthening the spleen. There is another lesser-known way to eat Sichuan peppercorns: pickled in vinegar. Let’s learn about the effects and functions of pickled peppercorns in vinegar.

The role of pepper

Sichuan pepper can remove the fishy smell of various meats; promote saliva secretion and increase appetite; dilate blood vessels, thereby lowering blood pressure; taking Sichuan pepper water can remove parasites; it has the effects of aromatic stomachic, warming the middle and dispersing cold, removing dampness and relieving pain, killing insects and detoxifying, and relieving itching and fishy smell.

The efficacy and function of pickled pepper in vinegar

In traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that soaking feet in vinegar and pepper water is better for promoting sleep than soaking feet in hot water. The method is very simple. Wrap 50 grams of peppercorns (1 jin is divided into 10 portions) in a cotton cloth, tie it tightly with a rope, add vinegar and boil it, and use the water to soak your feet. That's it. It can warm the middle, relieve pain, remove dampness and dispel cold. Soaking your feet in water with pepper has the same effect as soaking your feet in water with angelica or safflower. Both can invigorate blood circulation and dredge meridians, making the blood flow throughout the body unobstructed and the whole body warm. In addition, Sichuan peppercorns are a natural disinfectant, and soaking your feet in vinegar with Sichuan peppercorns can help treat athlete's foot.

Benefits of soaking your feet in vinegar and peppercorns: As the saying goes, "To grow a tree, you need to protect its roots; to grow a person, you need to protect his feet." The feet are the "second heart" of the human body, and protecting them requires scientific attention. Soaking feet in hot water can not only promote blood circulation in the feet and reduce local muscle tension, but also is beneficial for eliminating fatigue and improving sleep.

For those with high blood pressure, asthma, or heart disease, the soaking time should be shortened to 15 minutes. If there is no discomfort, the soaking time can be increased. If you sweat after soaking, you should wipe off the sweat, take a rest and then go out; because your pores are wide open at this time, and if you are blown by the wind, you will easily catch a cold.