The efficacy, effects and contraindications of perilla seeds

Perilla seeds are not common in our daily life. Perilla seeds are a kind of traditional Chinese medicine. Perilla seeds have many functions for the body. Perilla seeds contain volatile ingredients, so they do not need to be decocted for a long time. Perilla leaves have the effect of raising blood sugar levels, so they cannot be used for diabetics. Eating perilla seeds regularly can improve physical fitness and increase resistance. What are the taboos of eating perilla seeds? Let’s take a look at it next.

Taboos on the use of perilla

I believe everyone understands the role and efficacy of perilla seeds, so what are the taboos of perilla seeds?

1. Taking perilla seed and grass carp together is very likely to cause poisonous sores.

2. Long-term use of perilla leaves will cause diarrhea in people with weak spleen and stomach. People who suffer from qi deficiency and kidney yin deficiency should not take perilla leaves.

3. Perilla seed is a pungent and warm product. It should not be taken by anyone with wind-heat cold (symptoms include high fever, severe chills, sweating, dry mouth, etc.), especially if the heat is severe. It is also not suitable for those with weak qi, deficient exterior, fatigue, low immunity, fever and sweating. Perilla seed can prevent influenza, is beneficial for alleviating deficiency of qi and blood, and can also alleviate wind-heat cold.

4. In addition, do not take too much perilla, because perilla leaves contain a lot of oxalic acid, which is converted into calcium oxalate and zinc oxalate when it encounters calcium and zinc in the human body. Excessive accumulation in the body will damage the body's nerves, digestive tract and hematopoietic function. Pay attention to the amount of perilla you take to avoid indigestion caused by excessive intake, which will also affect the supplementation of nutrients.

5. Perilla seeds contain volatile ingredients, so they are not suitable for long-term frying; Perilla leaves also have a certain effect of raising blood sugar levels, so diabetics should use them with caution.

The role and efficacy of perilla seeds

1. Reduce Qi and eliminate phlegm

Perilla seeds have the effect of descending qi and resolving phlegm. Its nature is mainly descending, and it is good at descending lung qi, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. When qi is descended and phlegm is eliminated, the cough will subside. It can be used to treat symptoms such as phlegm congestion and qi reversal, cough and asthma, cough with excessive phlegm and chest fullness, and inability to lie flat.

2. Improve Digestion

After taking perilla seeds, they can moisten the intestines and stomach, soothe the liver and regulate qi, and facilitate bowel movements. They have a good therapeutic effect on intestinal dryness and constipation. When abdominal distension and constipation caused by intestinal dryness, qi stagnation and blood stasis occur, perilla seeds can be used for treatment.

3. Relieve cough and asthma

Perilla seeds have the effect of relieving cough and asthma, and are mainly used for cough and wheezing caused by respiratory diseases, such as tracheitis, bronchitis or pneumonia cough.