Can I use Alpinia oxyphylla instead of pepper?
Of course. Alpinia officinarum can replace pepper to some extent. Litsea cubeba, also known as Litsea cubeba, is close to pepper in shape, which is not only an excellent condiment, but also a blindly medicinal material. It has the effects of invigorating spleen, eliminating dampness, regulating qi and promoting digestion, and can be used for treating stomach cold, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fullness of food retention.