Category 1: Acrid and Warming > Zi Su Ye 紫苏叶
Folium Perillae
Acrid, aromatic and warm
LU and SP channels
Acrid, aromatic and warm
LU and SP channels
Functions and Indications
1. Releases the Exterior and Disperses Cold
2. Promotes the movement of Qi and Harmonises the Middle Burner (ST and SP)
3. Alleviates seafood poisoning
Dosage (raw herb)
Precautions
Additional Information
Zi Su Ye is readily available in Asian grocery stores. Try these recipes using Perilla Leaves!
1. Releases the Exterior and Disperses Cold
- Exterior Wind-Cold with cough
- Exterior Wind-Cold with fullness in the abdomen and chest
2. Promotes the movement of Qi and Harmonises the Middle Burner (ST and SP)
- Digestive disturbances, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite and fullness in the the abdomen
3. Alleviates seafood poisoning
- Oedema in the upper body with an Exterior condition
Dosage (raw herb)
- 1-10g
Precautions
- Contraindicated in an Exterior condition with excessive sweating
- Contraindicated in Damp Heat patterns
Additional Information
Zi Su Ye is readily available in Asian grocery stores. Try these recipes using Perilla Leaves!