Zi Su Ye
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Other Names : 紫蘇葉, Folium Perillae, Perilla Leaf, Bushy Perilla, Chiso, Purple Perilla Leaf
See also : Perilla
Special Precautions of Zi Su Ye
- Contraindicated for those with warm pathogen disease.
- Contraindicated for those with warm Qi or exterior Deficiency with pronounced sweating.
- Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency Fire causing headaches or nausea.
- Contraindicated for those with Damp-Heat.
- Use caution for those with nausea caused by Heat.
- Do not use long-term.
Health Benefits and uses of Zi Su Ye are
Herbs that Release the Exterior: Warm, Acrid Herbs that Release the Exterior (Wind-Cold Diaphoretics)
- Releases the Exterior and disperses Cold : Wind-Cold with fever, chills, headache, nasal congestion, cough or a stifling sensation in the chest
- Promotes the movement of Spleen and Stomach Qi (Harmonizes the Middle Jiao, relieves intestinal gas), improves Lung function and expands the chest (relieves Cold induced wheezing)
- Spleen/Stomach Qi Stagnation with nausea, vomiting, or anorexia
- Asthma
- Chest distention
- Calms the fetus and alleviates morning sickness : Restless fetus and morning sickness
- Alleviates seafood poisoning : Seafood poisoning (fish and crab), used alone or in combination
