22/11/2019
1.Lowers Cholesterol
The seeds are great for lowering LDL or bad cholesterol and increasing HDL or bad cholesterol thus helping to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes, and even cancer. And it also helps to prevent atherosclerosis.
Antibacterial
Perilla Seeds are also a powerful antibacterial agent that helps to prevent infections.
Improves Vision
Perilla Seeds contain lots of powerful antioxidants that help to prevent and improve vision and prevent macular degeneration.
Relaxing Agent
Perilla Seeds are relaxing and sedating and with all the stress in the world, we need anything that will help. Stress is the number one killer in the world now.
Soothes the GI Tract
Perilla Seeds are very soothing and calming for the GI tract and are important for indigestion, stomachaches, heartburn, and others GI upsets. And many times Perilla leaves are served with means because it helps to prevent food poisoning.
Cancer
Because of all the powerful antioxidants Perilla Seeds have the ability to prevent the growth of cancer cells as found in laboratory settings. The more antioxidants we consume daily the lower our chances of having cancer.
Omega 3, 6, and 9 Oils
Perilla Seeds contain a very high amount of Omega Fatty Acids including Omega 3, 6, and 9 oils. And compared to other plants sources of fatty acids Perilla contains more Omega 3 oils.
Great for Asthma, Colds, Allergies, and Bronchitis - Perilla seeds contain lots of quercetin, luteolin, alpha-lineolic acid, and rosmarinic acid which are all great for healing the respiratory tract and helping a person to breath easy. "International Archives of Allergy and Immunology" article found that with four weeks of treatment with Perilla Seeds greatly increased lung capacity.
Anti-Depressant Agent and Great for the Brain
Because of all the powerful antioxidant properties of Perilla Seeds the oils have a major effect on our dopamine centers in our brain thus helping to make us feel happier. And it also helps to optimize brain function and help with memory. The University of Maryland Medical also found that ALA found in Perilla Seeds can help with depression.
Prevents Cavities - Perilla Seeds and the plant contain lots of Luteolin which helps to reduce dental cavities. Japan's Asahi University found that Perilla Seeds and leaves prevent the growth of detrimental bacteria in the mouth.
Great for Problem Skin
Perilla Oil is being used in cosmetics and works great for problem skin. With all the anti-inflammatory qualities, antioxidants, antibacterial, and the ability to help retain more water in the skin it works wonders for healing rashes, acne, and helps to get rid of wrinkles and create a youthful great looking skin.
Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Agent
Perilla Seeds and leaves are great for redness, swelling, and pain associated with arthritis, joint pain, sinus pain, and other inflammatory processes. And inflammation is the first step towards disease so it's important to prevent inflammation as much as possible with food.
Slows the Aging Process
Perilla Seeds are full of antioxidants that help to slow the aging process and heal DNA damage.