Latin name： Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt.

Family： Lamiaceae

Part Used： Leaves, mature fruit

Properties： Taste pungent, warm in nature

Actions：Leaves: release the exterior and disperse cold ,promote qi circulation and harmonize the stomach; Mature fruits: descend qi and transform phlegm, stop cough and relieve asthma, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements

Usage：Leaves: cough and vomiting, nausea during pregnancy, fish and crab poisoning; Mature fruits: phlegm obstruction and reversed qi, cough and asthma, dry intestines and constipation