Perilla Seeds
Perilla frutescens is a herbal plant that belongs to the mint family of Lamiaceae. Its use can be traced back to East Asian countries, where it was extensively used for culinary and traditional medicinal purposes. The leaves, seeds and stems of Perilla frutescens have excellent medicinal properties. The herb is characterised by a musky, mint-like odour, while the seeds are small and spherical in structure. Perilla seeds can be added to a wide variety of meals to enhance their flavour.
A must-have spice in the kitchen of Meghalayans, famously used for garnishing salads, Perilla seeds processed and packed by na Kper: Homegardens’ Harvest is grown and handpicked from the homegardens of Jaiñtia Hills of Meghalaya. Our Perilla seeds have been meticulously cleaned and sundried before it is packed by our experienced and sincere women staffs, to ensure our consumers experience the finest and purest taste.
Health Benefits
Perilla seeds can sometimes do much more than just enhancing the flavour of your meal preparations. Here’s how-
- Can help ease symptoms of several ailments: Perilla Seeds can be used as a herbal alternative to ease several conditions like anxiety, asthma, coughs, allergies, intoxication, fever, headache, intestinal disorders many more.
- Helps with Arthritis treatment: Massaging the seed oil on a regular basis can help ease the effects of Arthritis.
- High in Nutrition: Perilla seeds are a storehouse of unsaturated fatty acids, minerals, protein, and carbohydrates.
- Studies reveal that Perilla Seeds also show antimicrobial, antioxidant, cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic activities.