Knowledge Base/Herbs/Perilla leaf
Educational and cultural reference only — not medical advice. We do not diagnose, do not prescribe, do not recommend medicines or doses, and make no claim to treat or cure any condition. Nothing here should delay you from seeking care. If you have a health concern, consult a licensed healthcare professional.
解表药 · Exterior-releasing

Perilla leaf zǐ sū · 紫苏

Perilla frutescens

Nature and flavour. Pungent, warm; Lung and Spleen systems.

Classically used for the "wind-cold" presentation, and a cooking herb across East Asia.

性味归经。辛,温;归肺、脾经。

经典用于"风寒"一类表现;也是东亚常见烹调用香草。

Classical category · no formulas, no dosages, no herb-drug combinations are given.
Safety. A food herb, mild in use. Contains a volatile oil; concentrated essential oil is not for internal use without guidance.

药食两用,作用平和。含挥发油;浓缩的精油未经指导不可内服。

Other Exterior-releasing herbs

10 related entries.

Ephedra麻黄Cinnamon twig桂枝Fresh ginger生姜Field mint薄荷Bupleurum柴胡Kudzu root葛根Mulberry leaf桑叶Burdock fruit牛蒡子Cicada moulting蝉蜕Cimicifuga rhizome升麻

← All Herbs entries