The efficacy and function of Perilla

White perilla is a common Chinese medicinal material with great health-care effects. It also has certain effects on some diseases. We need to choose according to our own needs. Many people in life don’t know much about Perilla frutescens, so let’s analyze it below.

[Other names] wild hemp, white hemp, jade hemp, hemp stem

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Perilla in the Lamiaceae family, Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt., and its leaves , young branches , main stem (Perilla stem) and fruits (Perilla seeds or Perilla seeds) are used as medicine. In summer, the leaves or young branches are picked. When the fruits are ripe between July and August, the whole plant or fruit clusters are cut off. The fruits are knocked off, impurities are removed, and they are dried in the sun to make white sesame seeds. The main stem (Sugeng) is sliced ​​and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】 Dispel cold and relieve exterior symptoms, regulate qi and relieve fullness. Used for colds, headaches, coughs, chest and abdominal distension.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 3 coins.

【Remarks】 (1) Same as Perilla but less effective.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The above content is an introduction to the Chinese medicine Perilla frutescens. I hope it can be of some help to everyone. There are many medicinal herbs similar to white perilla in our daily life. When we consume Chinese medicines such as white perilla, we need to follow the doctor's instructions and not consume them blindly.