Perilla

Perilla frutescens 荏子 들깨 (Korean)

Family / Genus: Order Lamiales · Family Lamiaceae · Genus Perilla
Origin: East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Edible Parts: Leaves (kkaennip) · seeds (perilla oil & powder) · flowers · young shoots
Korean Growing Season: Sow in May, transplant in June; harvest seeds Sep–Oct, leaves from July

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Perilla frutescens seed oil possesses anti-inflammatory properties addressing gut-liver axis inflammation

Ye JY, 2026, Research in Veterinary Science

PMID 42061329
Perilla seeds as a functional food: nutritional benefits review

Guan L, 2024, Molecules

PMID 39598647
Perilla seeds and alpha-linolenic acid (18:3): a key omega-3 fatty acid source

Park ME, 2024, Plant and Cell Physiology

PMID 39092550
Fatty acid composition of seed oils including perilla nutritional profile

Nevigato T, 2025, Methods and Protocols

PMID 41283397
Effect of Alpha-Linolenic Acid Supplementation on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Profile in Individuals with Obesity or Overweight: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Yin J, 2023, Advances in Nutrition

PMID 37778442 · DOI