紫苏子 (Perilla frutescens)
编号: RM_115 | 英文名: Perilla Seed
Overview Card
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Medicinal Part | Fruit |
| Flavor and Channel | Pungent, Warm; Channel of Lung |
| Core Effects | Reducing Phlegm, Relieving Cough and Asthma, Promoting Bowel Movement |
| Associated Essential Oil | Perilla Seed Essential Oil |
Basic Information
Origin: China
Core Effects:
- Reducing Phlegm
- Relieving Cough and Asthma - Cough with asthma, difficulty breathing
- Promoting Bowel Movement
Classic Formula References
Dingchuan Decoction (from She Sheng Zhong Miao Fang)
Original Formula Composition: Bai Guo (White Peach Kernel), Mahuang (Ephedra), Su Zi (Perilla Seed), Xing Ren (Apricot Kernel), Kuan Dong Hua (Fritillaria Thunbergii), Sang Bai Pi (Mulberry Bark), Huang Qin (Scutellaria Baicalensis), Ban Xia (Pinellia), Gan Cao (Licorice)
Effects and Indications: Promoting Lung and calming asthma; Clearing heat and resolving phlegm. Treats cough with asthma, abundant phlegm due to external constraint of wind-cold and internal retention of phlegm-heat.
Su Zi Jiang Qi Decoction (from Tai Ping Huan Ren He Ji Ju Fang)
Original Formula Composition: Su Zi (Perilla Seed), Rou Gui (Cinnamon), Ban Xia (Pinellia), Hou Po (Magnolia), Qian Hu (Scutellaria baicalensis), Dang Gui (Angelica Sinensis), Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger), Da Zao (Jujube), Gan Cao (Licorice)
Effects and Indications: Reducing Qi and calming asthma; Resolving phlegm and stopping cough. Treats asthma with shortness of breath due to upper excess and lower deficiency, with abundant phlegm.
Clinical Applications
Indications:
- Reducing Phlegm
- Relieving Cough and Asthma (cough with asthma, difficulty breathing)
- Promoting Bowel Movement
Modern Uses: Aromatherapy, essential oil care, daily health care
Usage: Decoction, 3-10g/day; essential oil application requires dilution (0.5-2%)
Essential Oil Application: See Perilla Seed Essential Oil entry
Classic Formula Entries
The following are the classic formula entries associated with this ingredient in the knowledge base (click to view composition, formula explanation, and aromatherapy modification references):
- Dingchuan Decoction (CF_095, from She Sheng Zhong Miao Fang)
- Su Zi Jiang Qi Decoction (CF_096, from Tai Ping Huan Ren He Ji Ju Fang)
- San Zi Yang Qin Decoction (CF_097, from Han Shi Yi Tong)
- Huoxiang Zheng Qi San (CF_150, from Tai Ping Huan Ren He Ji Ju Fang)
Effect Tags
- Reducing Qi
- Resolving Phlegm
- Calming Cough
- Promoting Bowel Movement
Applicable Adjustment Directions
Associated with health issues/adjustment directions marked in the database for related essential oils (for learning and search, not a diagnostic conclusion):
- Wind-cold Cold
- Stagnation and abdominal distension
Safety Warnings
Contraindications: Pregnant women, lactating mothers, and infants should use with caution.
Important Tips: ⚠️ When using essential oils, strictly follow the dilution ratio and avoid direct contact with the skin. Perform a skin test before use.
Compilation Notes: This entry is compiled based on the Chinese Pharmacopoeia, classic medical books, and modern research, for professional learning reference only, and does not constitute medical advice.
Last Updated: 2026-04-23 | Version: v4.2