Zanthoxylum bungeanum
Not actually pepper — produces unique "numbing" sensation (hydroxy-alpha-sanshool activates touch receptors). TCM warms the middle jiao and kills parasites. For digestive coldness, abdominal pain, and roundworms. Key in Sichuan cuisine.
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None significant at culinary doses.
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Tingling/numbing sensation (characteristic). Safe as food.
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