Four seas net: perilla is a kind of medicinal material that people like as well. It is very common and easy to cultivate. It grows on the field, in front of the house and behind the house, beside the vegetable garden. The lip shaped purple perilla leaves have round edges like sawtooth, sharp top, attractive purple on both sides (or only on the lower surface) of the leaves, sparsely gray white hairs, fine glands on the back of the leaves, purple to purple green petioles, and special fragrance. Its twigs and purple green leaves are the ornaments of cold dishes, with good color, fragrance and taste. It is often used for seasoning. It's a good choice for cooking. Fried snails with Perilla have special flavor. Fish is one of the necessary seasonings. People also like to drink perilla leaves instead of tea. When you feel cold, you can make a cup of Perilla water, which can alleviate the symptoms of upper feelings.
What is Perilla
Perilla is an annual herb of the genus perilla in Labiatae. It is also called red perilla, black perilla, white perilla, Green Perilla, white perilla, red perilla, Suma, guiebara, water cohosh, etc.
The leaves of Perilla are mostly crinkled and curled. After flattening, they are oval, with long or sharp apex, round or wide wedge-shaped base, round serrations on the edge, purple or upper green on both sides, concave point like gland scales on the lower surface, purple or purple green petioles on the long side and crisp quality. Stem with edge, the newly grown twigs are purple green, with pith in the middle, cyme, labiate corolla, white to lavender flowers, fragrant stems and leaves. It can be said that the whole body of Perilla is almost a little purple, which has something to do with the name of Perilla.
Edible value of Perilla
Perilla should be said to be a common plant in mountain fields. It can be used for food, medicine, oil and spice. Its leaves, stems and fruits can be used as medicine. Its young leaves can be used for food, raw food, soup and pickled stems and leaves. At the same time, it is also a delicious condiment widely used in some regions. People often use its leaves for cooking, especially in Japan, Vietnam, South Korea and other countries.
Medicinal value of Perilla
In China, perilla is still used for medicinal purposes. Its leaves can disperse cold and sweat. It can be used to treat the symptoms of cold and wind, such as cold, fever and no sweat. It is often taken in combination with ginger. It can also be used for the symptoms of spleen and stomach qi stagnation, chest tightness and nausea.
It can also be said that perilla is a very practical plant, which can be used for cooking. It tastes good. When you have a cold, a cold and a nauseous chest, you can also make medicine. Remember that when you were a child, the pickles at home would put some perilla, which is really delicious and good-looking!