Perilla frutescens originated in China and has been cultivated in China for more than 2,000 years. This is a medicinal and aromatic plant.

Perilla frutescens, also known as Cinnamomum cassia, Perilla frutescens and so on. , a plant belonging to the genus Panicum in Labiatae, is mainly used in medicine, oil, spices, food and so on.

Perilla can be used as medicine or perfume. The main medicinal parts are stems, leaves and seeds. Leaves have analgesic, sedative and detoxification effects.

The leaves of perilla frutescens are edible, and cooking with meat can add flavor. The oil squeezed from seeds is called perilla oil, which can be used for food and preservation.