Perilla leaf is a native plant in China with a history of more than 2,000 years. Perilla frutescens can be used as food and drink. It can be used not only as medicine, but also as a condiment on the table. Young leaves can be eaten raw to make soup, and stems and leaves can be pickled, which has the functions of supplementing nutrition and relaxing bowels.
Ingredients include perilla leaf egg cake, perilla leaf mixed vegetables, stir-fried perilla leaves and so on.