Perilla (Zi Su)
Perilla frutescens
An aromatic mint-family leaf used for early colds, nausea, and seafood-allergy comfort.
Traditional use (tcm): An aromatic mint-family leaf used for early colds, nausea, and seafood-allergy comfort.
An aromatic mint-family leaf used for early colds, nausea, and seafood-allergy comfort.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An aromatic mint-family leaf used for early colds, nausea, and seafood-allergy comfort.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Generally safe as a culinary and medicinal herb.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Generally safe as a culinary and medicinal herb.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.