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Herb Documents

Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf)

Herb 16 of 16 in Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Channels:
LU, SP

Properties:
Spicy, Aromatic, Warm

Latin Name:
Perillae Folium

Actions

Releases the Exterior and Disperses Wind-Cold
For cold invasion with symptoms of chills, fever, headache, nasal congestion, and cough.
Promotes the Movement of Qi in the Middle Jiao
For nausea, vomiting, and poor appetite. Also used in pregnancy to calm restless fetus or for morning sickness.
Used either alone or with other herbs to counteract seafood poisoning.

Contraindications and Cautions

Do not use for exterior deficiency patterns or for Damp Heat.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

3-9 grams. Do not overcook.
Part used: leaf.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ban Xia Hou Po Tang (Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction)
Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi)
Formulas that Transform Damp Turbidity
Ji Ming San (Cock's Crow Powder)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Water and Dampness
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Xiang Su San (Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder)
Formulas that Release Exterior Cold
Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder)
Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.