Herbal Information for Zi Su Ye in Cut Form

Common Name:  Perilla, Korean Perilla

Botanical Name:  Perilla frutescens

Other Names: Perilla Mint, Beefsteak Plant, Purple Perilla, Chinese Basil Wild Basil, Blueweed, Joseph's Coat, Wild coleus, Rattlesnake Weed

Pin Yin Name:  Zi Su Ye

Other Ingredients: None, nothing has been added to this product.

Package Size:   150 g/bag
(note this is not a pound)

Form:  Cut, unsulfured

Dosage: Follow doctors instructions on how to use this herb.

Origin: China

Brand: Plum Flower, species - authenticated herbs

Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing. 

California Prop 65 

Naturally Occurring Components: Phenolic acids, Flavonoids, Essential oils, Triterpenes, Carotenoids, Phytosterols, Fatty acids, Tocopherols, PolicosanolsIron, Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Riboflavin, Dietary Fiber, Niacin, Iron, Protien, Thiamine

Channels / Meridians: Lung, Spleen

Properties:  Acrid, Aromatic, Warm

Benefits of Zi Su Ye

Zi Su Ye is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to disperse wind-cold, promote the flow of Qi and soothe the middle.  Nutritionally it is rich in Vitamin C, A and riboflavin; Zi su Ye promotes a positive mental state, has antioxidant properties, antibacterial properties, antifungal properties, anti-allergic effects, anti-tumor effects and anti-inflammatory activity.

• Supports Digestive Health
• Benefits Cardiovascular Health
• Promotes Calm and Positive Mental State
• Supports a Healthy Immune System

Check out our How to Use Bulk Herbs page to see how to use herbs correctly.  

About Plum Flower Quality Herbs

Plum Flower is an established worldwide manufacturer of high-quality Chinese herbs, and innovative Chinese medicinal herbs and products. Plum Flower uses sulfur-free herbs and laboratory tests its products for contamination and heavy metals, such as mercury, lead, and pesticides.                                         

• Made at GMP internationally certified facilities (Good Manufacturing Practices) Quality control tests are done at the manufacturing site and at third party labs to confirm results.
• Manufactured using Unsulfured, Chlorine free, Aluminum Phosphate free herbs when possible.
• Microbials and heavy metals tested. No preservatives.

Chinese Traditional herbs should be regarded as an added feature to modern western healthcare, and not as a replacement. Chinese traditional herbs ( Teas ) emphasize harmony, and balance.

Chinese medicine is a 5,000 year old art and science. Diagnosis and prescription require a trained professional. If your symptoms do not improve, please consult your acupuncturist, doctor of oriental medicine, or physician.