Zanthoxylum pingshun

It is widely planted in Shanxi province, and there are many varieties, among which the quality of pepper produced in Pingshun County is the highest. It is characterized by thin skin, few seeds, big oil, fragrant taste, black and yellow color, long storage life and no insects. The dried pepper has no loss of fragrance for 3-5 years, so it is called "Shilixiang". Origin: Pingshun, Shanxi, China. Distribution: It mainly grows in five towns and villages along Zhuozhang River and Hongni River in Pingshun County, such as Shihui, Beidanche, Yanggao, Shicheng and Wangjiazhuang. History: Dahongpao Zanthoxylum bungeanum was first published in the Tang Dynasty, with a history of more than 1000 years. Yuan, next year, as a tribute. Features: The seeds of Zanthoxylum bungeanum in Dahongpao are big, spherical, bright red, fragrant, round or semicircular, shiny black, oily and fragrant. After being stored in the sun for 3-5 years, the fragrance will not be reduced, and there will be no insects, so it is called "Shilixiang". Efficacy: It is not only an important high-quality raw material for food seasoning, but also can be used as medicine to warm the stomach, diminish inflammation and protect health. Award: Won the gold medal of the first agricultural exposition in Shanxi Province in 1993.
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