Perilla introduction--one of the most popular spice in the world
Perilla introduction--one of the most popular spice in the
world
Perilla
is a mint plant (Laminaceae Family), Perilla frutescens, growing in the
hills and mountains of East Asia (mainly India, China, Japan, and Korea).
It has been spread around the globe during the previous century; initially it
was desired as a decorative garden plant, but then it escaped cultivation; as an
example, it now grows in spots throughout most of the Eastern and Midwestern
United States, described as an invasive weed. The plant has long been
used as a source of herb materials for Chinese medicine。
Perilla
leaf is used to resolve the exterior and dissipate cold; In the
modern Chinese Materia Medica, perilla leaf is categorized as a
surface-relieving herb used for common cold and similar types of acute
disorders that might involve stuffy nose, cough, and headache; it is
considered best for treating “wind-cold” type disorders, and is
classified as pungent and warm.
It
is very useful that we can cook it as food,or eat it as herb and medicine.
Perilla Seed
Perilla seed is classified among the
herbs for alleviating cough. Like the leaf, it is pungent and warm in
nature. Its effect on cough is attributed primarily to its ability to
cause uprushing qi (also described as qi “counterflow”) to descend. Thus,
as with the leaf and stem, the seed of perilla has important effects on qi
circulation. Because of the mild nature of perilla seed
Perilla is an
annual herb, strong growth potential, good disease resistance, its roots,
stems, leaves and seeds can be used as medicine, young shoots with specific
aroma, for seasoning seasoning and vegetable consumption, is an excellent
export Vegetables, tall 40-90 cm, leaflets opposite, leaf blade broadly ovate
or rounded ovate, 7-11 cm long, 4.5-16 cm wide, base rounded or broadly
cuneate, apex acuminate or caudate, The opposite is all purple, a specific
aroma, Sauvignon, can be used as sprouts and edible leaves, is an important raw
material for Japanese and Korean cuisine.
Perilla food is easy making and good taste and special faror.It is good for our health.
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