What is the effect of perilla?

Perilla is a popular herb with high nutritional and medicinal value. Lao Dong newspaper quoted Sina as pointing out the following effects of perilla leaves:

Increase water intake and promote metabolic circulation

Regularly drinking perilla leaf water can effectively promote the functioning of qi and blood in the body, increase the body's water needs, improve the body's metabolic cycle, and promote the excretion of toxins and waste in the body.

Not only that, perilla leaves also have the effect of clearing heat and dispelling wind and cold, curing colds and coughs, reducing chest pain and bloating.

Improves appetite and promotes digestion

Eating perilla regularly has the effect of nourishing the body and improving symptoms of eating disorders very effectively.

Not only that, because the fiber in perilla is also very rich, it is especially suitable for people who often suffer from indigestion or weak digestive function.

Eating perilla on weekdays also has the effect of promoting gastrointestinal motility, enhancing absorption and digestion, promoting digestion, improving indigestion and other symptoms.

Supplement a variety of nutrients for the body

Perilla is rich in vitamins and other minerals. Thereby, it has the effect of better nourishing the body's physiology, and at the same time helps a lot in improving malnutrition or lack of nutrients.

In addition, the nutrients in perilla are very important for protecting human cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health, improving memory and maintaining healthy vision.

Some remedies from perilla leaves

Thanh Nien Newspaper quoted Dr. Lam Nguyen Thuy An (Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital - Branch 3) saying that in traditional medicine (TCM), perilla has a spicy taste, warm properties, and affects the lungs and spleen. This herb is a familiar spice, not only used as a side dish and processed into many delicious dishes but also has the effect of supporting disease treatment.

Below are some remedies from perilla leaves:

- Wash perilla leaves, soak in diluted salt water, then remove, drain, and use as raw vegetables.

- Perilla leaf porridge: Wash perilla leaves, cut into thin strips and mix with white rice porridge, eat while still hot. This method helps sweat out and relieves colds quickly.

- Fresh perilla leaves can be used as a spice to add to some dishes such as porridge, tomato soups, eggplants, and tofu.

- Drink perilla juice: Crush 15 - 20g fresh perilla, pour boiling water, filter the clear water to drink.

- Perilla tea: Wash perilla leaves, dry them or add a little rock sugar to the perilla leaf water, boil, filter the water to cool and add lemon juice before using.

- Bath or steam bath: Fresh perilla branches and leaves, finely chopped, washed and soaked in boiling water for about 15 minutes. Mix with cold water until warm enough to bathe about 4 times/week.

Hopefully the information in this article has provided you with information to help you know the effects of perilla leaves and the remedies from perilla leaves so that you do not forget this natural and very cheap medicine.