Perilla


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
Dutch
   Perilla
   Shiso
Spanish
   Menta purpura
   Perilla
   Planta bistec
   Shiso
French
   Shiso
German
   Perilla
   Sesamblatt
   Shiso
Italian
   Shiso

Taxonomy

Genus
   Perilla
Family
   Lamiaceae
Order
   Lamiales

Crop categories

Herbs
Temperate crops

Pictures


Perilla leaves


Perilla


Perilla oil

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