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Perilla Seed (Semem Perillae)

Location found

In most parts of China

Flavor & Property

Pungent; warm

Effects

Relieves cough and asthma. Removes phlegm, and moistens intestines to loosen the bowels

Use

Cough and asthma

* used with white mustard seed and radish seed

Discomforts in the chest and diaphragm region, cough with dyspnea and shortness of breath

* used with magnolia bark and tangerine peel

Constipation

* used with hemp seed and bitter apricot kernel

Dosage & Administration

5-10g (boiled in water for oral use)

Precaution & Contractindication

Diarrhea and spleen problem

Note: It is important to be evaluated by a health professional before taking this drug.

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