- Region
- Asia
- Origin
- Asia (Himalayas, East Asia)
- Sanskrit
- Tejpal
- Traditions
- Ayurveda, Sowa Rigpa: Tibetan medicine
Asia · Herb · № 570
Zanthoxylum alatum
Herb · Asia
Timur pepper
Zanthoxylum alatum
Traditionally attributed effects: tonic, stomachic, carminative, aromatic; for fever, indigestion, cholera and toothache.
Safety notes
Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them. Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Ayurvedic materia medica: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
Preparation
Tea or decoction of the bark 28–56 ml; fruit powder 0.6–1.2 g; bark powder 1–3 g; fruit and twigs for toothache.
Use in traditions
Described in the Ayurvedic materia medica. Sanskrit name: Tejpal. The small fruits (timur) give a tingling, numbing sensation, like Sichuan pepper, and are used in chutneys in Nepal. The twigs serve as a toothbrush for toothache.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Ayurvedic materia medica
Attributed effects
Tonic, stomachic, carminative, aromatic; for fever, indigestion, cholera and toothache.
Preparation and amount
Tea or decoction of the bark 28–56 ml; fruit powder 0.6–1.2 g; bark powder 1–3 g; fruit and twigs for toothache.
Caution: Serious illnesses such as infections, cancer or hepatitis need a doctor: there is no evidence that this remedy cures them.
- Ways to prepare herbs
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