Perilla, Perilla leaf, Zi Su Ye Perilla Folium, Perilla leaf, Zi Su Ye 紫苏叶 Perilla leafZi Su Ye (TCM) Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, vol. 50 (1823) Perilla frutescens(Photo by Dalgial) (Wikimedia) Botanical name: Perilla frutescens Parts used: Leaf Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent Classification: A. Clear Exterior Wind-Cold Uses: 1. Clears Wind-Cold, Resists Poison:-Cold, Flu with Cough-acute Cough with Cold-Phlegm-Fish or Crab poisoning-Dog and Snake bite (Li Shi Zhen)-“Disperses invading pathogenic Cold and Heat” (Meng Xian)-“Dissolves Phlegm and facilitates Lung function” (Li Shi Zhen)2. Moves the Qi, Harmonises the Stomach:-Nausea, Vomiting-traditionally taken for overconsumption of meat-“Tones the interior and reinforces Qi” (Da Ming)-“Replenishes the Spleen and Stomach” (Su Song)3. Calms the Fetus:-Restless Fetus, Morning Sickness Dose: Decoction: 5–9 grams Comment: 1. “Perilla seed (Zi Su Zi) and Perilla leaf (Zi Su Ye) have similar functions. When it is intended to disperse the invading pathogenic Wind, Perilla leaf (Zi Su Ye) should be used. If it is wished to clear the upper and lower portion of body, Perilla seed (Zi Su Zi) is a better drug.” (Li Shi Zhen)2. “The seed is even better than the leaf” (Ming Yi Bie Lu) Main Combinations: “It functions better with Tangerine peel (Ju Pi)”…

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