Can Szechuan peppercorns be applied directly on the navel?

Many women suffer from uterine coldness, which manifests as severe menstrual cramps. Common methods to improve this condition include applying hot compresses, drinking ginger and brown sugar water, and soaking feet in hot water. Some people have heard that peppercorn can help dispel body coldness, but can it be placed directly on the navel? The answer is no. Peppercorn must be processed with other items before being used to dispel body coldness.

How to Place Peppercorn on the Navel:

Prepare 7-8 grains of ground peppercorn, one dried longan fruit, and a moderate amount of mugwort fluff.

Remove the shell and core of the dried longan fruit, mash the flesh, mix it evenly with the ground peppercorn, and add a small amount of mugwort fluff. Mix in a little water to adhere the ground peppercorn, longan flesh, and mugwort fluff together until they can be formed into a ball. Before going to bed each night, take an appropriate amount of the mixture and place it on the navel, securing it with tape. Clean it off in the morning.

Benefits of Placing Peppercorn on the Navel:

Enhances Digestion: Poor lifestyle and dietary habits can lead to various gastrointestinal issues, which can affect normal digestion and cause discomfort. Applying peppercorn to the navel can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, aid in digestion, strengthen gastrointestinal function, and warm the stomach.

Removes Coldness: Everyone has some degree of coldness in their body, especially women, who often have a naturally cold constitution. This can lead to various issues such as uterine coldness. The navel contains some acupoints, and applying peppercorn to this area can warm the body, stimulate the acupoints, and dispel internal coldness.

Accelerates Blood Circulation: The navel contains an important acupoint called Shenque, which is located roughly in the center of the body and has a dispersing effect on various parts of the body. Applying peppercorn to the navel can accelerate blood circulation, improve the flow of energy through the meridians, and help the body eliminate toxins, resulting in a more relaxed state. The navel is connected to the meridians of the whole body, internally linked to the viscera, and externally connected to the limbs and bones. Applying medication to the navel can spread throughout the body through the meridians, achieving a more effective health-promoting effect.