Perilla Leaf ( 紫苏叶 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Perillae Frutescentis
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Zi Su Ye
Common
English Name
Perilla Leaf
Part
of Plant Used
Leaf
Nature
Warm
Taste
Acrid, aromatic
Meridians
Entered
Lungs, Spleen
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas to treat asthma, especially where there is
a weak constitution leading to digestive disturbances that include belching,
sneezing, weak coughing, and phlegm; also used to prevent miscarriage and
to treat morning sickness, especially with belching.
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Releases exterior and disperses cold; circulates Qi and harmonizes Middle
Burner; calms fetus; alleviates seafood poisoning.
Common
Formulas Used In
Agastache
Processing
Required
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Remarks
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Cautions
in Use
Do not use where there is an exterior deficiency condition with excess sweating,
or where there are damp-heat imbalances.
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