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Nipple Fissures and Sichuan Pepper Remedy! From a Caring Netizen (Wenwen, QQ: 943178567): Dear Teacher Hu Bing, I’d like to share a remedy for nursing mothers suffering from cracked nipples. During breastfeeding, mothers often endure severe pain from nipple fissures, making it difficult to feed their babies. Despite the pain, mothers grit their teeth and continue nursing, as hospitals typically only prescribe ineffective ointments. This method is simple and effective, often working after just one application, or at most two. Here’s how: Boil a small handful of Sichuan peppercorns in about a bowl of water until the water turns slightly reddish, which takes roughly ten minutes. Don’t use too much water—just enough to fill a bowl. Once the decoction is ready, use a cotton ball or swab to gently clean the affected area while the water is still warm (not too hot or cold). A single application can heal the fissures, while more severe cases may require one or two additional treatments. The results are remarkable! Contributed by: Teacher Tian Sujun
