Zi Su Zi (Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed), Fructus Perillae Frutescentis

"The state of the Spleen is manifested in the lips"

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Herb 11 of 12 in Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

Zi Su Zi (Fructus Perillae Frutescentis)

Channels:

LI, LU

Properties:

Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Fructus Perillae Frutescentis

Chinese:

紫苏子

Tone Marks:

zĭ sū zĭ

Alt Names:

Su Zi

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Contraindications and Cautions

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Herb-Drug Interactions

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Toxicity and Overdose

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This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest Wheezing Decoction)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
San Zi Yang Qin Tang (Three Seed Decoction to Nourish One's Parents)
Formulas that Warm and Transform Cold-Phlegm
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward)
Formulas that Direct Rebellious Qi Downward
Xiang Fu Xuan Fu Hua Tang (Cyperus and Inula Decoction)
Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

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