| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Scientific name | Perilla frutescens |
| Common name | White perilla, Deaf ear hemp |
| Growth habit | Annual herb, Hong Kong native plants |
| Leaf | Stems quadrangular cylindrical, Upright much branched, some oval or ovoid. The whole plant flavor |
| Flower | Small flowers with stems, colored white, purple and pink. Flowering between July and August |
| Fruit | Brown nutlets spherical, matured from September to October |
| More to learn | Perilla oil can be extract by Perillaseed, Perillaseed contains 35-45% Perilla oil. Perilla oil contains omega-3 essential fatty acid α-linolenic acid. perilla oil is a drying oil, It can be used in the production of paints, varnishes, linoleum, ink, lacquer ware, as well as fabric waterproof coating, it can also be used as a fuel. |
| Properties | Bitter in taste, warm, spleen meridian |
| Treats | Cool-dispelling, abdominal fulness |
| Reference | General information Properties and Treats Leafs, flower and fruits growth habit |