Raw perilla seeds and cooked perilla seeds have the same effect, with the lowering of qi and eliminating phlegm, asthma, laxative effect, commonly used in phlegm congestion, cough and asthma, intestinal dryness constipation and so on. Perilla seed is the dried mature fruit of Perilla frutescens, family Labiatae. It is a cough suppressant and asthma relieving (stopping cough and calming wheezing) medicine. Perilla seed enters the lung meridian, large intestine meridian, pungent flavor, warm nature, internal and external use can be. Perilla seeds are taken from the original herb, removed impurities, washed and dried. Stir-fried perilla seeds is to take the net perilla seeds in the pot, heating with a gentle fire, stir-fried until bursting with aroma escaping, remove and let cool. Concocting method is different. Be cautious of using Perilla frutescens in cases of prolonged coughing due to Qi deficiency, gasping due to Yin deficiency, and slippery stools due to spleen deficiency. Adverse effects of Perilla frutescens are not known. If needed, please use under the guidance of a professional Chinese medicine practitioner.