Zi[3] Su[1] Zi[3] "Purple Comfortable Seeds" Perilla seeds Perilla frutescens
Properties: acrid warm
Channels: Lung Large Intesting
Functions: Stops cough and wheezing
Reduces heavy phlegm in the chest and relieves chest pressure
Crushed seeds relieve constipation due to dryness in the Large Intestine
Dosage in decoction: 5-10g or 12-15 g for severe cough
This herb is suitable for children if the dosage is reduced.
References:
1. Lecture and notes from Pharmacopoeia I 1999. Dr. Li Jin,
OMD, Seattle, Washington. p. 104.
Chinese Pharmacopoeia Index