Does perilla have any effect on pregnant women?

Jun 20, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Lu

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, moderate consumption of perilla has no adverse effects on pregnant women. Perilla contains abundant nutrients that are beneficial to both maternal and fetal development. Additionally, pregnant women often experience pregnancy-related symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting during pregnancy, and appropriate consumption of perilla can help improve their appetite. However, excessive intake may lead to adverse reactions.

Generally speaking, moderate consumption of perilla has no adverse effects on pregnant women, but excessive intake may lead to adverse reactions. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Perilla contains abundant nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and carotene, which are beneficial for both maternal and fetal development. Additionally, pregnant women often experience pregnancy-related symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Consuming an appropriate amount of perilla can help stimulate the appetite, promote gastrointestinal motility, aid digestion, and alleviate constipation in pregnant women.

However, perilla also contains oxalic acid, which can combine with zinc and calcium in the human body to form zinc oxalate and calcium oxalate, thereby interfering with the absorption of calcium and zinc. Long-term excessive intake of oxalic acid may damage the digestive system, nervous system, and hematopoietic function. Therefore, pregnant women should control the amount of perilla consumed. Moreover, if a pregnant woman has a known allergy to perilla or other herbal plants, she should avoid consumption to prevent allergic reactions such as rashes and abdominal pain.

During pregnancy, it is recommended to develop healthy eating habits, avoid consuming spicy or irritating foods, or taking herbal remedies without medical advice, to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the fetus.

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