Zisuye
Perilla frutescens
History
First appeared in Materia Medica of Medicinal Properties.
Introduction
The leaf of Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. var. acuta (Thunb.) Kudo, family Labiatae.
Modern Usage
The extract and decoction have been found to have a weak antipyretic effect, reducing fever. In vitro studies, the herb inhibits the growth of staphylococcus.
Traditional Usage
A pungent herb that is warm in nature, zisuye enters the lungs and spleen to release the exterior and to dispel wind cold, treating associated wind-cold symptoms such as headache and blocked nose. It also harmonises the middle burner to stop vomiting and regulate stomach function, calms foetal chi to prevent morning sickness or risk of miscarriage, and treats the symptoms of seafood poisoning.
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