Pepper stem

Pepper stem

(Chongqing herbal medicine)

[synonym] sea pepper stem.

[source] stem of Capsicum annuum, a solanaceous plant. For plant morphology, please refer to "pepper".

[collection] from September to October.

[flavor] it is pungent, hot and non-toxic.

[function indications] in addition to cold and dampness, by cold Bi, scattered blood stasis stagnation. Treatment of rheumatism, cold pain, frostbite.

[usage and dosage] external use: decoct and wash.