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Kingdom: Plant

Origin in unofficial sources: Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt.*; Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. var. crispa (Thunb.) Hand.-Mazz.; Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. var. acuta (Thunb.) Kudo.

Use: Medicinal

Properties: Acrid^✽; warm^✽; nontoxic.^✽

Channel entry: Lung and spleen channels.✽

Actions and indications: Eliminates wind and disperses cold; dispels phlegm and downbears qì.* Treats cough and panting; phlegm-rheum in the chest and diaphragm; dizziness; generalized heaviness; nasal congestion. Used topically to wash sores.*

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