Description
Perilla also known as Perilla frutescens is an aromatic perennial plant that is inherent to Asia. It belongs to the mint family.
The seed contains a nutty flavor, yellowish oil (40%), protein, amino acids (Valine, Leucine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Tryptophan, Threonine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Cysteine, Methionine, Histidine, Aspartate, Serine, Glutamate, Proline), polyphenols the protein content of Perilla seed improved with hulling and roasting, as the protein content of whole Perilla seed and Perilla kernel are 17.2% and 20.1% respectively.
The seed contains crude protein of appx 25 %. It contains Calcium 250 mg /100 gms. Magenisum260 mg /100 gms. phosphorus 750 mg /100 gms besides iron, zinc, copper, manganese hence extremely rich source of both omega 3 fat and minerals.
Perilla oil is an excellent source of Omega-3 (60-65 %) essential fatty acids that provide various skin and health benefits. It has a high content of omega-3 content called n-3 aplha linolenic acid which is an essential fatty acid that has a vital role to regulate inflammation of the skin and body. It has flavones that provide an antioxidant activity that assists in the prevention of damage caused by free radicals. The oil is extracted by cold pressing the seeds which possess oil from 35% to 45%
Perilla oil also contains vital omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. It is used to treat allergies, lower inflammation in the body, chances of cancer, relieve rheumatoid arthritis, and promote cardiovascular health by lowering the chances of cholesterol plaques, blood clots, stroke and heart attack. It has also been linked to improving memory-related conditions.
Perilla is one of the potent sources of COQ10. COQ10 is a substance that our cells use to generate energy. When we’re low on COQ10, our energy level declines and all our organs start to age fast. Hence Perilla Oil helps to delay Aging.
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