Which country does Zanthoxylum bungeanum originate from?

China Zanthoxylum bungeanum originated in the area below the elevation of 1000 meters in Qinling Mountains of China. Now it is distributed all over the country. North China and Southwest China are the main producing areas. Also known as Sichuan pepper, Han pepper, Ba pepper, Qin pepper and Shu pepper in history.

Pepper. Alias: pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper, pepper. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree of Rutaceae and Zanthoxylum, which can be planted alone and used as a hedge. Its peel can be used as seasoning, aromatic oil can be extracted, medicine can be used, seeds can be eaten, and soap can be processed.

Zanthoxylum bungeanum is distributed from the north to the southwest of China, and it is distributed in North China, Central China and South China. Sichuan Hanyuan Zanthoxylum bungeanum, called "Gongjiao" in ancient times, has been listed as a tribute since Yuanhe period of Tang Dynasty, which lasted for more than 1000 years and has been recorded in many historical books. Zanthoxylum bungeanum in Tianshui and Longnan of Gansu Province has been famous since ancient times, saying: Qin pepper comes from Tianshui, Shu pepper comes from Wudu. Today's Sichuan cuisine is full of flavor, especially the word "hemp", and the authentic Sichuan cuisine, its pepper must be taken from Hanyuan, and Hanyuan pepper is mainly used to make hot pot ingredients, stir-fry and stew. Shanxi Yuncheng, Shaanxi Hancheng, Heyang, Henan Funiu Mountain, Shandong Taihang Mountain and Shandong Yiyuan are intensively cultivated. Due to geographical and climatic reasons, Dahongpao is the best at the top of the South Taihang Mountain, and Yanling is planted everywhere. Some species in South America grow in the wild.