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Latin pharmacognostic name: Perillae Semen Pulveratum

Alternate English names: beefsteak plant seed frost

Kingdom: Plant

Origin in PRC Pharmacopoeia: Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. (PRC Pharmacopoeia)

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

Use: Medicinal

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This product precipitates qì and calms panting but has no intestine-lubricating effect. It is mostly used for cough and panting in patients with spleen vacuity and sloppy stool.

See also: Zǐ sū zǐ (紫苏子 Perillae Fructus, perilla fruit)

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