Hu Jiao
胡椒 hú jiāo, "barbarian pepper"

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Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

	Tastes: Acrid		Dosage: 1.5-3g in decoctions (crush before using); 0.5-1g

	Cautions: Contraindicated during pregnancy. avoid use during Pregnancy		Meridians: Stomach , Large Intestine
	Preparation: Serves as both culinary and medicinal purposes.		Quality: Good quality white pepper consists of large, white fruit with a strong aroma and taste. Good quality black pepper consists of large, full, black fruit wiht a wrinkled surface and a strong aroma and taste.
	Reference Source: Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (3rd edition) ('Bensky')		Notes: No notes at this time
	Formulas There are no known formulas that contain this herb at this time

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Alternate Names:

Pharmaceutical: Piperis Fructus

Botanical:

Japanese: koshō

Korean: huchu, hocho

Common: pepper

Temperature: Hot

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