ZI SU YE

Folium Perillae Frutescentis

Nomenclature

ZI SU YE
紫蘇
Folium Perillae Frutescentis
Other Names

Perillae Frutescentis

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Properties:

Acrid
Lung / LU Spleen / SP
Release Exterior Wind Cold

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Dosage and Toxicity

5-10gm

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Functions

• Release the Exterior and Dispel Cold
• Regulates Qi and expands the chest (cold and tight chest often with coughing)

Harmonizes middle jiao and alleviates nausea and vomiting
Calms the fetus (morning sickness or restless fetus)
Alleviates seafood poisoning

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Preparation and Processing

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Cautions and contraindications

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Clinical Research and studies

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Formulas that include this herb

xing su san

Huo Xiang Zhen Qi San

Sources

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