Herb Name Lookup

Su Zi

Fructus Perillae

Perilla Fruit / Seed

Phlegm-Transforming
About this herb

The seed of the perilla plant, used to direct Qi downward and ease wheezing.

PinyinSu Zi
Latin (pharmaceutical)Fructus Perillae
EnglishPerilla Fruit / Seed
CategoryPhlegm-Transforming
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