Common Perilla Fruit
Fructus Perillae Frutescentis
Bai Su Zi

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acrid; neutral

Part(s) used

Fruit

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To downbear qi and disperse phlegm, calm asthma, moisten intestines.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Phlegm congestion and qi counterflow, cough and asthma, intestinal dry and constipation.