The efficacy and medicinal value of drinking water soaked in perilla leaves

Perilla leaf is a traditional Chinese medicine. Its efficacy and function are mainly reflected in the health care of the stomach. It is very effective in treating diseases caused by nausea, vomiting and colds. And the method of taking it is very simple. Just brew it with boiling water. Perilla leaf is very nutritious. It contains a lot of fat, protein, sugar, dietary fiber, vitamins, carrots, trace elements, volatile oils, perilla aldehyde and other substances, so its leaves will have a special fragrance.

The efficacy and function of drinking perilla leaves soaked in water

First: Treating colds

If you have symptoms such as fear of cold, cough, shortness of breath and bloating, it is a cold caused by wind and cold. You can choose young perilla leaves and brew them directly with boiling water, or eat them raw, or make tea, soup or porridge. When choosing perilla leaves, try to choose leaves with flat leaves, never bite by insects, and don't choose leaves with a lot of stems. Of course, if you want to pickle perilla leaves, you have to choose older leaves.

Second: Antibacterial

Experts have found that by putting perilla leaf reagent into a test tube, it can effectively inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus in the test tube. Therefore, perilla leaf has an antibacterial effect, and taking it can greatly improve the body's immunity.

Third: Treating Hypotension

There is an extract in perilla leaves called perilla oil. Experiments on animals have shown that because its main component is perilla aldehyde, perilla oil can increase blood sugar after consumption. Therefore, if you suffer from low blood pressure, you can just drink perilla leaves soaked in water.

Fourth: Reduce fever in children

If an infant has a fever due to external wind-cold infection, the fever can be reduced by sweating. Experts have found that soaking dried perilla leaves in boiling water for bathing infants can also help reduce fever.

Perilla leaves can be aromatic and clear turbidity, and are pungent and warm to relieve exterior symptoms. After taking them, the body will sweat quickly, thereby achieving the effect of quickly treating colds.

Fifth: Treatment of skin diseases

Perilla leaves can stop vomiting, promote sweating, enhance blood circulation in the body and skin, and open the pores of the body to the maximum extent so that sweat and toxins can be completely discharged from the body, so it can also treat skin diseases. It is recommended that you achieve the effect of treating skin diseases through a perilla leaf medicinal bath.

Sixth: Treatment of chronic tracheitis

Perilla leaves and a small amount of dried ginger are brewed or boiled together, and taken once in the morning and evening every day. Ten days is a course of treatment. After about three courses of treatment, chronic tracheitis can be promoted or relieved. One thing to note is that each course of treatment can be separated by three days. Taking this liquid medicine is also effective for cough, asthma, and sputum. In addition, it can also improve sleep quality, increase appetite, and have diuretic and swelling effects.

Taking perilla leaves also has side effects. Some patients will experience reduced saliva and dry mouth after taking it. But don't worry, this symptom is very mild and only lasts for a short time. There is no need for special treatment. It will disappear after a period of time.