What are the effects and effects of perilla leaves? Can you treat ringworm? What are the differences between and perilla cotyledons?

We all know that perilla leaf is a necessary material for making some dishes in our lives. In fact, perilla leaf is also a traditional Chinese medicine spread for thousands of years. The small purple leaf contains magical effects, and its stems, leaves and seeds can be used as medicine. What are the efficacy and effects of perilla leaves? Can you treat ringworm? What are the differences between and perilla cotyledons?

Introduction of Perilla frutescens

1. The source of perilla

The ancient name perilla, also known as white perilla, red perilla, red perilla, perilla, black perilla, white perilla, etc., is the only species of perilla under the family Labiatae, an annual herb. Perilla has been planted in China for about 2000 years. Perilla is not only a food, but also a medicinal material. it occupies a certain position in the history of the development of Materia Medica in China.

2. Perilla morphology

The perilla plant is 0.5 m-2 m high, the stem is quadrangular, erect and much branched, the leaf blade is elliptic or ovate, opposite, the margin is serrated, both sides are green or purple, and the leaves of some varieties are wrinkled; racemes axillary, flowers small pedicellate, flowers white, purple and pink, florescence from July to August; brown nutlets are spherical, fruiting period from September to October. The whole plant has a fragrance.

3. The origin of perilla

Perilla originated in China, mainly distributed in Southeast Asia, Hunan, Jiangxi and other central and southern regions, Taiwan Province, Himalayas, Japan, Myanmar, Korean Peninsula, India, Nepal also introduced this kind, and North America also has growth.

Second, the efficacy and function of perilla leaves.

The stem (stem), leaf and seed of perilla can be used as medicine. According to traditional Chinese medicine, perilla leaves have pungent, warm and fragrant taste, enter the lung and spleen meridians, and look at the five major effects of perilla:

1. Perilla leaves can prevent and cure cold: perilla can diverge wind-cold, taste pungent and stop coughing. It is generally used for cold, fever, cold, headache, nasal congestion, cough, and often used with Bupleurum and Platycodon grandiflorum.

2. Perilla leaves can relieve qi stagnation in spleen and stomach: perilla powder is warm and fragrant to awaken the spleen, so it can relieve qi stagnation in spleen and stomach. It is generally used for chest tightness, vomiting and other symptoms of cold and qi stagnation in spleen and stomach. It is often used with Xiangfu and tangerine peel. If it is cold, it can be used with patchouli; if it is hot, it can be used with Coptis chinensis; those with phlegm stagnation are often used with Pinellia ternata and Magnolia officinalis.

3. Perilla leaves can detoxify fish and crabs: perilla has fragrance, pungent warmth and dispelling cold can relieve abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea caused by eating fish and crabs. Take it with 30-60 g perilla leaf decoction.

4. Perilla leaves can stop vomiting and calm the fetus: perilla stem tastes pungent, sweet and lukewarm, it is used for pregnancy vomiting, chest and abdomen is full of tightness, if fetal movement is restless or pregnancy vomiting, perilla stem and perilla leaves, tangerine peel and other medicinal herbs can be prepared and eaten together under the guidance of the doctor.

5. In addition, perilla seed contains α-linoleic acid, which has antithrombotic effect, and often eats perilla seed, which plays a good role in improving memory and vision.

[usage and dosage]

For internal use: take it with 5: 10 g fried water.

External use: take appropriate amount of mash, sprinkle or fried soup to wash.

Third, the edible taboos of perilla

Although perilla has many effects, there are also some taboos in taking it. Pay attention to the following five taboos:

1. Perilla leaves and crucian carp are easy to get poisonous sores after eating together.

2. Friends who suffer from qi deficiency and yin deficiency can not eat a large amount of perilla for a long time, which will lead to slippery symptoms in people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold.

3. Perilla belongs to pungent and warm food, which is not suitable for those who have wind-hot cold (fever, fear of cold, sweating, thirst and other symptoms), especially those with heavy heat; those who are weak, tired and weak, often catch cold, fever and sweat are not suitable to eat.

4. Perilla also has a certain effect on raising blood sugar, so patients with diabetes should use it cautiously.

5. Perilla contains volatile components, so it should not be decocted for a long time, and the cooking time alone should not exceed three minutes. The use of perilla needs to be soaked in clean water in advance, and it will be enough to boil for 5 minutes after soaking.

Can perilla leaves treat ringworm?

Perilla leaf has a certain auxiliary effect on the treatment of ringworm, which is recorded in the traditional Chinese medicine book Puji prescription: "treatment of acne, scabies: fine study with the leaves of Dasu, external application." Apply it externally to the position of ringworm after using the big perilla leaf, it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor, not at will.

5. The difference between perilla leaves and perilla cotyledons

Many people can't tell the difference between perilla leaves. In fact, perilla leaves and perilla cotyledons are the same plant. Perilla is divided into two kinds: perilla and perilla, in which the leaves of perilla are green and the flowers are white, that is, perilla cotyledons. Korean barbecue is generally used in perilla cotyledons; perilla leaves and flowers are purple or purplish red, which is called perilla, which is commonly used in medicine.

Conclusion: I did not expect that perilla is still a high-value traditional Chinese medicine in addition to cooking, but when eating as a medicinal material, we must consult the doctor's advice, and we should also pay attention to some taboos of perilla. It is generally not suitable for people with wind-fever and diabetes.