Botanical name: Perilla frutescens
Other name: perilla mint, beefsteak plant, purple perilla, Chinese basil, wild basil, blueweed, Joseph’s coat, wild coleus and rattlesnake weed.
Perilla oil is obtained through the cold-pressing of perilla plant seeds. The leaves, alternatively recognized as Japanese shiso, Chinese basil, and kkae-nip, are edible in both raw and cooked forms. Additionally, the byproduct, often referred to as press cake, resulting from the oil extraction process, finds utility as animal feed or fertilizer.
Medicinal Uses:
- Anti-inflammatory activity
- Promoting good HDL
- Reducing oxidative stress
- Effective against allergies
- Excellent for skin care
