Zanthoxylum(Timur): Sichuan pepper Sichuan pepper has a unique aroma and flavour that is not hot or pungent like black, white or chili peppers. Instead, it has slight lemony overtones and creates a tingly numbness in the mouth that sets the stage for hot spices.Rrural people apply the powder of its seeds on their legs to get rid of leech infestation while crossing a forest in the rainy season. The seed emits a characteristic pungent odor so strong that even the sticky leech loses its foothold. It also possesses formidable disinfectant properties and is used largely as a safety measure as well as a flavoring essence during wild mushroom cooking.Timur oil is also much in used in world as it restricts the bacterial and fungul activities used widely in toothache and any digestive and gastric problem.susuka timur and timur oil is pure, hygienic,and is produced keeping in mind the processing and delivering. The seeds possess several medicinal properties like curing stomach aches and toothaches; but in heavy dosage it may prove toxic. People make tasty curries just by mixing it with a pinch of salt and piece of green chile.