Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt is a renowned medicinal plant with pharmaceutically valuable phenolic acids and flavonoids. (bvsalud.org)
Overall, the results of the present study can be applied for the large-scale production of valuable phenolic acids and flavonoids from P. frutescens through CuNPs and AgNPs 100 mg/L elicited cell suspension cultures. (bvsalud.org)
Traditional medicine1
Various perilla varieties are used for traditional medicine in Southeast Asia. (wikipedia.org)
Perilla leaves are also rich in vitamins A, C and riboflavin. (wikipedia.org)
The perilla buns are made with glutinous sorghum or glutinous rice flour dough filled with red bean paste and wrapped with perilla leaves. (wikipedia.org)
The seeds and leaves of perilla are also used for flavoring curries in north east India. (wikipedia.org)
Perilla frutescens leaves are hypothesized to possess antioxidant and amyloid-ß (Aß) aggregation inhibitory properties primarily due to their polyphenol-type compounds. (bvsalud.org)
Leaf1
The crispa variety is differentiated by leaf and stem colors, which vary from green to red to purple, indicating the presence of anthocyanins. (wikipedia.org)
Plant5
An edible plant, perilla is grown in gardens and attracts butterflies. (wikipedia.org)
A variety of this plant, P. frutescens var. (wikipedia.org)
Perilla is an annual plant growing 60-90 cm (24-35 in) tall, with stalks which are hairy and square. (wikipedia.org)
To collect perillaseeds, the whole plant is harvested, and the seeds are beat out of the plant, before being spread for sun drying. (wikipedia.org)
Although perilla is widely cultivated as an edible plant for humans, it is toxic to cattle and other ruminants, as well as horses. (wikipedia.org)
Rich1
Perilla seeds are rich in dietary fiber and dietary minerals such as calcium, iron, niacin, protein, and thiamine. (wikipedia.org)