prickly ash is spherical in shape and appears black and cracked at the top after drying. In addition to being used as a seasoning, prickly ash also has medicinal effects, such as appetizing, invigorating the spleen, regulating qi, relieving diarrhea, expelling ascaris, treating rheumatism, arthritis, vomiting, abdominal pain, colds, toothache, otitis media, and edema. It has a significant inhibitory effect on various bacteria, can provide local anesthesia and pain relief, promote sexual function, resist aging, and enhance endocrine gland function. It has a unique strong aroma. The water and ether extracts of prickly ash have certain protective effects on platelet aggregation and myocardial injury.