Goals: Asthma, Antibacterial and Anti-Inflammatory Properties, Aging Skin Support, Antioxidant Activity, Skin Barrier Maintenance, Dry Skin and Inflammation, Easily Absorbed and Non-Greasy Oil, Beauty, Eye, Heart, Heat Intolerance, Stress & Depression, Women's Good Aging
History: Perilla (Perilla frutescens), also known as Japanese mint, Chinese basil, or shiso, is native to Eastern Asia. It has been cultivated since ancient times and is widely used in Asian cooking. Perilla leaves are used as a garnish in raw fish dishes and are believed to act as an antidote to food poisoning. The seeds yield edible oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which has various applications in manufacturing processes. Perilla Seed Oil contains Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Over 50% n-3 linolenic acid, which regulates inflammation; Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA): Skin-loving essential fatty acid; Flavones: Potent antioxidants; Polyphenols and Triterpenoids: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
Daily Intake: Early research suggests that taking 200 mg/day of perilla extract by mouth for 3 weeks decreases symptoms of seasonal allergies. Early research suggests that using perilla seed oil might improve lung function in people with asthma.
Supplementation: Perilla seed oil contains abundant linoleic acid, making it suitable for problematic skin types. The oil’s polyphenols (rosmarinic acid) and triterpenoids (ursolic acid) have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-allergic qualities. Rich in omega-3, perilla oil soothes, repairs, and provides antioxidant protection for mature and aging skin. Flavones in perilla prevent free-radical-induced damage, potentially reducing premature aging. It contains a compound that acts as a natural precursor for ceramides, essential for maintaining the skin barrier and preventing water loss. Perilla oil is a fine, “dry” oil that absorbs well into the skin without leaving a greasy residue.