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Perilla Leaf

Perilla Leaf is listed in the traditional category “Herbs that Release the Exterior: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Cold Diaphoretics).” Source-described actions include Releases the Exterior and d isperses Cold; Promotes the movement of Spleen and Stomach Qi (Harmonizes the Middle Jiao , relieves intestinal gas), i mproves Lung function and expands the chest (relieves Cold induced wheezing); Calms the fetus and a lleviates morning sickness. This educational materia medica profile documents traditional properties, functions, and safety context.

Key reference facts

Category
Herbs that Release the Exterior: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Cold Diaphoretics)
Nature
Warm
Flavor
Acrid, Aromatic
Channels
Lung, Spleen, (Stomach), (Large Intestine)

Source reference: American Dragon · Zi Su Ye

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