The Efficacy and Functions of Perilla Leaf

Perilla leaf is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicinal herb with abundant therapeutic effects and functions. Its specific effects are as follows: Perilla leaf has the function of relieving superficies symptoms and dispersing cold, and it significantly alleviates symptoms such as cold due to wind-cold invasion, cough, and fever. It regulates qi and harmonizes the stomach, effectively managing symptoms caused by stagnation of qi in the spleen and stomach, such as chest tightness, vomiting, and abdominal distension. Perilla leaf is also rich in various antioxidant substances. Additionally, it possesses antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, inhibiting multiple bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, thus helping prevent and treat various infectious diseases. Perilla leaf holds extensive application value in the field of traditional Chinese medicine and plays an important role in maintaining human health.