1、 What is it

1. Family and genus: perilla is a plant of Labiatae and perilla. It also has many nicknames, such as red perilla, black perilla, white perilla, white perilla, red perilla, etc.

2. Form: it is an annual upright herb with a stem height of about 0.3-2 meters. Its color is green or purple, with dense villous on it. The shape of the leaves is broad oval or round, with a length of about 7-13 cm. The texture is membranous or grass, and the color will be purple green. It can blossom. The flowering period is about August to November. The color of corolla is white to purplish red, and the length is about 3-4 mm.

3. Habit: it has strong adaptability and can grow in different soil. It is best to provide fertile soil. Water in time to ensure good water demand. There can be no lack of water and can not withstand drought. Suitable for growing in a warm environment, the temperature is best maintained at about 18-28 degrees Celsius.

2、 Function

Perilla has many functions. It can be used for cooking, stewing, cooking, or as a condiment. Some people will use it as a decoration of dishes. It is not only eaten in our country, but also popular in South Korea, Vietnam and other countries. In addition to eating, it can also be used as medicine. It is effective for cold, chest tightness, vomiting and other symptoms.