Is perilla leaf effective for treating irregular menstruation?
Disease description:
My recent menstrual cycles have been irregular, with varying flow—sometimes heavy, sometimes light. After a medical checkup, I was diagnosed with menstrual irregularity. A friend suggested that perilla leaf (Zi Su Ye) can treat menstrual disorders, but I haven't heard of anyone who's actually tried it, so I'm not sure if it really works. So, is perilla leaf effective for treating menstrual irregularity?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
Perilla leaf is generally helpful in regulating menstruation for patients. Patients are advised to examine whether they have the habit of staying up late and should arrange their作息 (daily routines) reasonably. However, if planning to recuperate at a hospital, it is necessary to go to the hospital promptly for pulse examination. Based on clinical evidence, medication is recommended, and recuperation should ideally follow a complete course of treatment. Avoid staying up late as much as possible, check whether sleep patterns are normal, and ensure adequate rest.
