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:

Perillae Folium

Chinese:

紫苏叶

Tone Marks:

zĭ sū yè

Chinese Herb 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.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

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