The efficacy and function of perilla leaves and the method of eating perilla leaves

Perilla leaf is not only an ornamental plant, but also has rich medicinal and edible value. All the ingredients in perilla leaf can provide certain help and nourishment to the body. Today I will introduce to you how to eat perilla leaf and see the effects and functions of perilla leaf.

The efficacy and function of perilla leaves and the method of eating perilla leaves

1. How to eat basil leaves - basil leaf porridge

Step 1: Wash the dried basil leaves with water and then let them cool and dry. Soak the mung beans and lotus seeds.

Step 2: Cut the perilla leaves into small pieces, put them into a medicine bag and seal it.

Step 3: Put a pot of water in it, pour in the washed rice, bring to a boil for two minutes then turn to low heat and start cooking the porridge.

Step 4: After 20 minutes, put the medicine bag wrapped with dried perilla leaves into the porridge, add mung beans and lotus seeds, and cook for another ten minutes. The color of the porridge will change from white to warm yellow.

Step 5: After the porridge is cooked, take out the medicine bag, put rock sugar and wolfberry into the porridge, boil it for a few minutes, turn off the heat and enjoy the food.

2. The efficacy and function of perilla leaves

If you can get fresh perilla leaves, it is the best. Fresh perilla leaves do not need to be put into bags. You can directly chop them and put them into the porridge to cook together, or put them directly into the porridge and pick them out when eating. Dried perilla leaves are easier to break, and it is not easy to pick them out once they are put into the pot, so it is best to put them in a medicine bag. Perilla leaves can clear away heat and detoxify, lose weight and reduce fat, and are suitable for consumption in summer.