Perilla is a relatively common traditional Chinese medicine. Generally, we mainly use perilla to make soups and the like in our lives. However, perilla can actually be used in many ways. For example, perilla leaves can be used as medicine, and purple perilla can be used as medicine. Perilla root can also be used as medicine. So, can perilla root in general be used as medicine? Is perilla root a kind of traditional Chinese medicine? Does perilla root have any effects?

1. Is perilla root a traditional Chinese medicine?

Yes, perilla root is also a traditional Chinese medicine. Perilla root is also known as perilla doudou and perilla head. The traditional Chinese medicine Perilla root is the roots and old stems near the roots of the Lamiaceae plants Perilla perilla and Perilla perilla. The functions and effects of perilla root include dispelling wind and cold, lowering qi and eliminating phlegm, and harmonizing the body to prevent miscarriage. Perilla root is mainly used to treat dizziness, body pain, nasal congestion and runny nose, cough and upper respiratory tract, chest pain, chest tightness and rib pain, abdominal pain and diarrhea, pregnancy vomiting, and fetal movements.

If you have epigastric distention and no desire to eat, you can use perilla stems together with tangerine peel, poria, chicken gizzard, etc. to prepare a medicinal meal. If you have uneasy fetal movements or vomiting during pregnancy, you can also use perilla stems, perilla leaves, tangerine peel and other medicinal materials to prepare a medicated meal under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Efficacy of perilla root

1. Antipyretic effect. Oral administration of 2 g/kg of perilla root decoction and infusion to rabbits with fever due to typhoid mixed vaccine has a weak antipyretic effect; administration of perilla root extract from Korea to rabbits with fever caused by warm thorns , also has a weak antipyretic effect.

2. Promote intestinal peristalsis. In experiments, perillaketone isolated from perilla root promoted intestinal peristalsis in rats and accelerated the movement of intestinal substances. Therefore, eating some perilla root in moderation can help digestion.

3. Perilla root has the effect of dispersing cold and relieving cold symptoms. When you catch a cold, soak perilla root in water or boil it with ginger to make a hot drink, which can drive away the cold and improve coughs. Directly soaking perilla root in hot water and soaking your feet is also a good way to drive away the cold. .

4. Antibacterial effect. Perilla root inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.

5. Treat hemorrhoids. After soaking in water and drinking perilla root, it can speed up the peristalsis of human intestines, promote the formation of stool, and speed up the discharge of stool. In addition, drinking perilla root soaked in water can clear away heat and relieve internal heat. Regular drinking has a significant effect on hemorrhoids and constipation in humans. relief and therapeutic effects.

3. The difference between perilla leaves and stems

One thing to note when using perilla is that the leaves of perilla are generally called perilla, or just perilla leaves or perilla. leaf. In addition, its stem is called Sugan, or perilla stem. There are some differences between the two.

Perilla leaves are mainly used to dissipate wind and cold. Perilla leaves can not only dissipate wind and cold, but also have a relatively good effect of spreading qi, so it can be used in both aspects. The effect of perilla stalk is more mild, so it is lukewarm, the temperature is not obvious, and it has no effect of dispersing wind and cold. Therefore, in the treatment of superficial wind-cold syndrome, perilla stalk is basically not used. It has a relatively mild effect on qi circulation and widening, so it is often used for qi stagnation and chest tightness, or pregnant women with nausea and vomiting or poor qi movement, because its effect is very mild and gentle. But in terms of the effect of promoting qi, perilla leaves are still stronger than perilla stems, but perilla stems only have the effect of promoting qi in a wide and medium way.

4. Recipes for perilla root

1. Treat typhoid, chest fullness, qi stagnation, and lack of appetite: one or two perilla stems (file), old orange peel (soak in the soup to remove the white skin and bake) two liang, red poria cocos (remove the black skin) one or two halves, big belly skin (file) and inula flower one or two each, pinellia (wash the soup seven times and bake) half a liang. Take the above six flavors, cut them into pieces as big as a soybean, take five qian daggers each time, add one and a half cups of water, add one point of ginger (beat into pieces), three jujubes (break them into pieces), fry them together until they are seven minutes apart, remove the dregs, and take it warm. (Suju Decoction from "Shengji Zonglu")

2. Treat edema: 8 qian of perilla stems, 3 qian of garlic root, 5 qian of old ginger peel, 5 qian of winter melon peel. Decoction in water. ("Hunan Drug Chronicles")

3. Chest and diaphragm tightness and hiccups: 15 grams of perilla stems, 6 grams of tangerine peel, 3 slices of ginger, decoct in water and take.

4. Pregnant women with uneasy fetal movements: 30 grams of hemp root, 10 grams of perilla stems, decoct in water and take.

5. Pregnancy shock and vomiting: 15 grams of perilla stems and leaves, 3 grams of coptis, decoct in water and take.

5. Dietary remedies for perilla root

1. Perilla root and black bean drink

Ingredients: 10 grams of perilla root (20 grams fresh), light black soya bean 10 grams, 3 slices of ginger.

Put the above 3 flavors into a casserole together, add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes and drink.

Efficacy: This prescription has the effect of promoting qi and reducing bloating, soothing the stomach and relieving hepatitis. It is suitable for people with epigastric distention, chest and abdominal fullness, and nausea or vomiting.

2. Perilla amomum villosum porridge

Ingredients: 5 grams of perilla leaves, 5 grams of perilla stems, 3 grams of amomum villosum, and 50 grams of millet. Put the above 3 flavors into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, remove the residue and retain the juice. Put the concoction into a casserole, add an appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, add washed millet, boil over low heat and simmer into porridge.

Efficacy: This prescription has the effects of promoting qi, harmonizing the stomach, and relieving miscarriage. It is suitable for people who suffer from pregnancy vomiting, epigastric distension, and inability to eat.

6. Perilla root can cure hemorrhoids

Someone who has suffered from hemorrhoids for more than 20 years came across a folk remedy: soak perilla root in water and drink it. As a result, the hemorrhoids completely disappeared the same day after drinking it. , so I drank it for 2 consecutive weeks as required. Unexpectedly, in the next two years, I got better, just like when I was young before the illness: First, there was no reaction to drinking alcohol and eating spicy food, and second, my anus was like a teenager's, showing a clean "inverted funnel" Conditions----Not only are the hemorrhoids gone, but the most surprising thing is that the ring-shaped convexity that has nothing to do with hemorrhoids

but is related to age is also gone. Only a small piece of toilet paper is enough, even though it has been two years. , which is comforting every day. Since then, four acquaintances have personally experienced the same effect. Today I would like to introduce this method to friends suffering from hemorrhoids to see how effective it is for more people, what the "cure rate" is, and to listen to everyone's opinions. But what needs to be emphasized is that after all, there are only 5 people doing the "experiment". If someone fails to try, please don't blame them.

The way to drink perilla root is exactly the same as drinking tea. Take half a handful at a time. Rinse it quickly with running water before brewing. When rinsing, avoid soaking in water for a long time or rinsing with hot water. To avoid losing effective ingredients. After washing, brew it with boiling water, drink it slowly like drinking tea, brew it twice a day, and drink it for two consecutive weeks. The water brewed from the perilla root is light earthy yellow, slightly astringent and slightly bitter, but it is not unpleasant to drink, at least not as unpleasant as some inferior tea.

7. Effects of perilla leaves

1. Antipyretic and calming

Perillaldehyde isolated from perilla leaves has a sedative effect and can prolong Phenobarbital reduced the sleep time of rats. In addition, perilla leaf decoction and infusion of 2g/kg orally administered typhoid mixed vaccine had a weak antipyretic effect in rabbits with fever.

2. Antibacterial

Perilla oil has obvious inhibitory effect on naturally contaminated mold. Its inhibitory effect on mold is significantly better than that of paraben acetic acid, and it has a certain dosage. Less, safe, and not affected by pH factors.

3. Increase blood sugar

Experiments show that perilla oil 0.35ml/kg can increase blood sugar when given to rabbits orally; the main component of perilla oil in the oil is made into oxime , the blood sugar-raising effect is stronger than that of perilla oil.

4. Promote intestinal peristalsis

In experiments, Perillaketone isolated from perilla leaves can promote intestinal peristalsis in rats. Accelerate the movement of substances in its intestines. Therefore, eating some perilla leaves in moderation can help digestion.

5. Anti-cancer

Perilla oil can significantly inhibit the incidence of cancer caused by chemical carcinogens, reduce tumor volume, and prolong the time for tumor appearance. Perilla oil was used to feed rats with colorectal cancer induced by chemical carcinogens. The results showed that perilla oil can reduce the activity of mucosal ornithine decarboxylase and reduce the sensitivity of colon muscles to the tumor promoter-the phospholipid membrane of colon epithelial cells. , effectively control colon cancer.

6. Anti-allergy

According to tests, perilla leaves are rich in vitamin C, potassium, iron, etc., and are also rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which can normalize immune function. , has the effect of alleviating allergic reactions such as allergic dermatitis and hay fever. The study also found that the medicinal effect of Su Ke is similar to that of Su Ye, and Su Ke can also be used to treat skin diseases.

7. Anti-thrombosis

Experiments have proven that perilla oil can inhibit the free radicals of platelets and serotonin, thereby inhibiting the occurrence of thrombosis and having anti-thrombotic effects. Unsaturated fatty acids such as α-linolenic acid can reduce platelet AA levels and inhibit the production of thromboxane A1, which can weaken platelet activity, effectively control and inhibit platelet aggregation on the blood vessel wall, thereby reducing the formation of thrombus.

8. Enhance memory

Animal experiments show that perilla oil can promote the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in the mouse brain, regulate the levels of monoamine neurotransmitters in the mouse brain, and can The number of mice jumping on the platform was significantly reduced, the accuracy of the water labyrinth test was significantly improved, the time to reach the end point was shortened, the retinal reflex ability of the rats was enhanced, and the correct response rate to the brightness discrimination learning experiment was significantly increased. In other words, eating perilla leaves is beneficial to improving people’s memory ability.

9. Relieving Cough and Relieving Asthma

Some of the acids in perilla leaves can relieve asthma by relieving smooth muscle spasm; in addition, in its anti-allergic process, It can also play a role in relieving cough and asthma by reducing inflammatory reactions.