Perilla
Scientific names: Perilla frutescens, Dentidia nankinensis, Ocimum frutescens, Perilla arguta, Perilla nankinensis, Perilla ocymoides
Family: Lamiaceae/Labiatae
Alternate names: Beefsteak Plant, Huile de Graines de Pérille, Huile de Graines de Shiso, Huile de Pérille, Huile de Shiso, Ja-So-Yeop, Japanese Basil, Japanese Melissea, Menthe Pourpre, Perilla Oil, Perilla Seed Oil, Pérille, Pérille de Nankin, Pérille de Nankin Pourpre, Pérille de Nankin Vert, Purple Mint, Purple Perilla, Shiso, Shiso Japonais, Silam, Wild Coleus, Zi Su
Actions: Anti-allergy, Anti-asthma, Anti-cancer, Anti-diabetic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cardiovascular, Nephropathy, Neurological, Obesity
Background
Perilla (Perilla frutescens) is an edible herb native to many countries in Asia. Its leaves and oil are used in cooking and as medicine.
Perilla leaf, seed, and stem are used as three different Chinese medicines. It contains chemicals that might decrease swelling and help reduce the growth of cancer cells. Perilla seed oil is also high in the fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid.
People use perilla for hay fever, asthma, canker sores, dementia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse perilla with other plants with similar common names, including alpha-linolenic acid, coleus, salvia divinorum, English horsemint, Japanese mint, peppermint, spearmint, and wild mint. These are not the same.
Perilla leaf, seed, and stem are used as three different Chinese medicines. It contains chemicals that might decrease swelling and help reduce the growth of cancer cells. Perilla seed oil is also high in the fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid.
People use perilla for hay fever, asthma, canker sores, dementia, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don't confuse perilla with other plants with similar common names, including alpha-linolenic acid, coleus, salvia divinorum, English horsemint, Japanese mint, peppermint, spearmint, and wild mint. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Perilla extract and perilla oil are possibly safe when used for up to 12 months. It seems to be well-tolerated, but some people might be allergic to perilla.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if perilla is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using perilla for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of perilla might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Perilla interacts with any medicines. Before taking Perilla, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
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Per 7.2 g:
- Perilla frutescens (Perilla) ext. 208 mg
- Ganoderma lucidum ext. 353 mg
- Lentinula edodes ext. 375 mg
- Scutellaria baicalensis ext. 300 mg
- L-glutamine 3.5 g
- Choline bitartrate 1.5 g
- Retinol palmitate 1.4 mg equiv. vitamin A 750 μg RE
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) 12.5 μg equiv. vitamin D 500 IU
- Silybum marianum ext. 86 mg
- Zinc bisglycinate (Zinc amino acid chelate) 30 mg equiv. zinc 6 mg
Practitioner product
Per capsule:
- Perilla frutescens (Zi Su Zi) ext. 21.78 mg
- Biota orientalis ext. 12.09 mg
- Rehmannia glutinosa ext. 43.56 mg
- Codonopsis pilosula ext. 21.78 mg
- Ophiopogon japonicus ext. 21.78 mg
- Cornus officinalis ext. 21.78 mg
- Dioscorea oppositifolia ext. 21.78 mg
- Poria cocos ext. 21.78 mg
- Inula britannica ext. 21.78 mg
- Epimedium brevicornum ext. 21.78 mg
- Prunus armeniaca ext. 21.78 mg
- Ziziphus jujuba ext. 24.18 mg
- Citrus maxima ext. 12.09 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 12.06 mg
Practitioner product
Per capsule:
- Perilla frutescens (Perilla) ext. 16.67 mg
- Vitex agnus-castus ext. 100 mg
- Melissa officinalis ext. 120 mg
- Petroselinum crispum ext. 10 mg
- Retinyl palmitate 1.37 mg equiv. vitamin A 750 μgRE
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 25 mg equiv. riboflavin 19 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 50 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 55 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 50.6 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 50 mg equiv. pyridoxine 31.9 mg
- Quercetin 125 mg
Practitioner product
Per capsule:
- Perilla frutescens (Perilla) ext. 75 mg
- Protease 80000 HUT
- Amylase enzyme 24000 DU
- Lipase 25000 LipU
- Tilactase 15000 ALU
- Cellulase 1000 CU
Practitioner product
Per capsule:
- Perilla frutescens (Zi Su Zi) ext. 30.36 mg
- Biota orientalis ext. 40.5 mg
- Morus alba ext. 30.36 mg
- Prunus armeniaca ext. 30.36 mg
- Scutellaria baicalensis ext. 30.36 mg
- Aster tataricus ext. 30.36 mg
- Inula britannica ext. 30.36 mg
- Platycodon grandiflorus ext. 20.16 mg
- Citrus maxima ext. 20.16 mg
- Ginkgo biloba ext. 20.16 mg
- Glycyrrhiza uralensis ext. 16.86 mg
Discontinued by ChinaMed
Practitioner product
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