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