Review Article

A Review on Bioactivities of Perilla: Progress in Research on the Functions of Perilla as Medicine and Food

Table 1

Types of a perilla used for food and medicinal purposes [10, 11].

Scientific name

FoodPerilla frutescens (L.) Britton crispa (Thunb.) H. Deane f. purpurea (Makino) Makino
Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton crispa (Thunb.) “Viridis crispa
Perilla frutescens (L.) frutescens

MedicinePerilla frutescens Britton var. acuta Kudo
Perillae HerbaPerilla frutescens Britton crispa var. Decaisne