The pericarp of Zanthoxylum bungeanum can be used as seasoning, aromatic oil can be extracted, and it can also be used as medicine. The seeds can be eaten and processed into soap.

As a traditional Chinese medicine, Zanthoxylum bungeanum has the effects of warming middle warmer, promoting qi circulation, dispelling cold, relieving pain and killing insects. Treat epigastric pain, vomiting, diarrhea, schistosomiasis, ascaris and other diseases. It is also used as an epidermal anesthetic.