Perilla (Perilla frutescens)

Perilla (Perilla frutescens)

Botanical characteristics

  • Botanical family: Labiaceae
  • Country of origin: China
  • Distilled part: seeds
  • Latin name: Perilla frutescens (L.) Britton

Comedogenicity index: 2 (= low comedogenic)

Properties

  • Nutritious
  • Hypocholesterolaemic, cardiovascular protector
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Calmative

Precautions

HOW TO USE

Cutaneous

Oral

AUTHORISED USERS

 Adults and adolescents

 Children under 6 years

 Pregnant and breastfeeding women

 Infants under 3 years old

STORAGE

Store preferably in a cool place, away from light and heat.

Safety precautions

Perilla oil is susceptible to oxidation. It should be stored in a cool place, away from light and air.

Sensitive to high temperatures, perilla oil should be used as a cold condiment so as not to alter its benefits.

It is often advisable to dilute perilla oil up to 20% in other vegetable oils for any application to the skin.

As a precaution, it is preferable to limit the use of perilla oil in people on anticoagulant treatment.

Indications