Perilla leaves
Perilla frutescens, also called perilla or Korean perilla, is a herb from East Asia. Its aromatic leaves, green or purple, are used in cooking, especially in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese cuisines. Perilla oil from its seeds is used for cooking and traditional medicine. It’s believed to have health benefits like reducing inflammation and allergies. It’s been used in traditional medicine for respiratory and digestive issues.
Names
Scientific
Perilla frutescens var. crispa
English
Beefsteak plant
Korean perilla
Perilla (Crop)
Dutch
Perilla
Shiso
Spanish
Menta purpura
Perilla
Planta bistec
Shiso
French
Shiso
German
Perilla
Sesamblatt
Shiso
Italian
Shiso
Taxonomy
Order
Lamiales
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Perilla
Species
Perilla frutescens var. crispa (Perilla (Crop))
Crop categories
Herbs
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Temperate crops
Pictures
Perilla oil
Perilla