Zanthoxylum piperitum
Zanthoxylum piperitum
Zanthoxylum piperitum (pronunciation: zan-tho-xy-lum pi-per-it-um), also known as the Japanese pepper, Korean pepper, or Sansho pepper, is a deciduous shrub of the family Rutaceae. The plant is native to the mountainous regions of Japan and Korea.
Etymology
The genus name Zanthoxylum comes from the Greek words 'xanthos' meaning 'yellow' and 'xylon' meaning 'wood', referring to the yellowish wood of some species. The species name piperitum is derived from the Latin word 'piper' which means 'pepper', referring to the peppery taste of the plant's seeds.
Description
Zanthoxylum piperitum is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 meters high. The leaves are pinnately compound, and the plant is covered with sharp spines. The flowers are small and yellowish, and the fruits are small, round, and contain black seeds. The seeds have a strong, peppery taste and are used as a spice in Japanese cuisine and Korean cuisine.
Uses
The seeds of Zanthoxylum piperitum are used as a spice in various dishes in Japanese and Korean cuisine. They are also used in traditional medicine for their analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Related Terms
- Rutaceae: The plant family to which Zanthoxylum piperitum belongs.
- Japanese cuisine: The cuisine of Japan, where Zanthoxylum piperitum is used as a spice.
- Korean cuisine: The cuisine of Korea, where Zanthoxylum piperitum is used as a spice.
- Medicine: The field of study and practice that involves the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Zanthoxylum piperitum
- Wikipedia's article - Zanthoxylum piperitum
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