@hyp

Looked it up. Was banned in us from 1968 to 2005, but it was because of fear it could damage citrus crops! Interesting tidbits Sichuan pepper spice is entirely a harmless sensory illusion. The Numbing Effect is Just a "Trick" on Your NervesThe Active Molecule: The buzzing sensation is caused by a natural compound called hydroxy-alpha-sanshool. How it Works: Instead of activating the pain or heat receptors in your mouth (the way capsaicin in chili peppers does), sanshool targets the specific tactile nerve cells responsible for feeling mechanical touch and physical vibration.The 50-Hz Buzz: It essentially tricks your brain into thinking your lips and tongue are literally vibrating at a frequency of about 50 Hertz (similar to a mild electric current or a buzzing cell phone) before temporarily deadening the nerves like a local anesthetic.

1 reply

1 recast

2 reactions