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What are the efficacy and functions of roasted Perilla seeds?
Perilla is a common spice in the south, known as ‘Zisu’ because of its purple-red leaves, and also known as ‘Zisuzi’. It can not only be used as a spice but also has certain medicinal value. If some perilla is added when cooking fish or crabs, it can remove fishy smell, detoxify, and have the effect of moistening the intestines and calming asthma. Let’s take a look at what the efficacy and functions of perilla seeds are?.
The efficacy and functions of Perilla seeds
1. Perilla seeds can enhance learning and memory function, with perilla seed oil as its active ingredient.
2. Perilla seeds have a hypolipidemic effect.
3. Perilla seeds have a hypotensive effect, with α-linolenic acid as its active ingredient.
4. Perilla seeds have the effect of inhibiting platelet aggregation, with α-linolenic acid as its active ingredient.
5. Perilla seeds have preservative and antioxidant effects and can be used for long-term storage of food and medicine.
6. Perilla seeds have anticancer effects.
7. Perilla seeds have antibacterial effects. 0.1% perilla seed oil has inhibitory effects on proteus, yeast, Aspergillus niger, Penicillium, and various molds in nature.
The medicinal value of Perilla seeds
Perilla frutescens, with a pungent and warm nature, enters the lung and spleen meridians. It is mainly used for reducing phlegm, calming asthma, and moistening the intestines. It is effective for stuffy chest, asthma, dry intestines, and constipation. It also relieves exterior symptoms of cold, promotes Qi flow, and soothes the stomach. It is used for common cold with cold and wind symptoms, asthma, nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, and restlessness of the fetus. It can also alleviate fish and crab poisoning.
