Health Benefits and Side Effects of Drinking Perilla Leaf Tea
Disease description:
I’ve been coughing frequently lately and just don’t feel quite right. I heard that perilla leaf tea may help—could you tell me about its benefits and potential side effects?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Perilla leaf has a pungent and warm nature. It functions to release the exterior and dispel cold, regulate Qi flow, and harmonize the stomach. Perilla tea is effective for wind-cold type common colds, particularly in cases presenting with aversion to wind and cold, fever, cough, wheezing, nasal discharge, and a sensation of coldness in the back. Additionally, perilla promotes the movement of Qi and alleviates abdominal distension and fullness. It also counteracts toxicity from fish and crab; thus, drinking perilla tea after consuming freshwater crabs can help detoxify.
