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然銅
Zi Su Ye	Perilla Leaf

Properties:	Pungent,Aromatic Warm
Meridians:	Taiyin LU - SP
Category:

Names: Perilla Frutescens, Beefsteak Plant, Wild Coleus.

Properties:

release exterior, disperse cold – fever, chills, headache, congestion, cough

promotes Qi movement – expands chest – nausea, vomit, poor appetite

calming restless fetus – alleviates morning sickness

used alone or in combination with other herbs for sea food poisoning

Dosage: 3 – 9g.

Western Herb Uses:

Orally, perilla is used for treating asthma. It is also used orally for nausea, sunstroke, inducing sweating, and as an antispasmodic.

In foods, perilla is used as a flavoring.

In manufacturing, perilla seed oil is used commercially in the production of varnishes, dyes, and inks.

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