Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) is a small berry of the Rutaceae family (the

same family of the lemon), native to Asia. The name pepper is due to the fact that the berry

can remember a berry of black pepper, but there is no correlation between the two spices. This

spice presents, as well as a very characteristic scent and flavor, many benefits for our body

that are: relieves sore teeth, soothe painful bowel spasms, promote bowel regularity, act on

itching relieving it, relieving the pain caused by insect bites and reducing the irritating effect

of some foods. Among the known contraindications relating to Sichuan pepper is that of its

anesthetizing power, especially when taken in large quantities.