The difference between patchouli and perilla is that patchouli and perilla have different sources and main treatments. Source: Patchouli, the aboveground parts of patchouli, Patchouli, Labiatae. Perilla, the stem and leaves of Perilla frutescens, family Labiatae. Indications: Patchouli is used for treating dampness obstructing the middle jiao (dampness obstructing the functions of the spleen and stomach), vomiting, and the first signs of summer dampness or dampness-warmth (warmth caused by feeling dampness and heat). Perilla is used for treating wind-cold flu, stagnation of spleen and stomach qi, chest tightness and vomiting, fetal qi upward reversal, fetal restlessness, seven emotions, phlegm-congealed qi stagnation of prune nucleus qi (similar to pharyngeal hypersensitivity), abdominal pain and diarrhea due to fish and crab poisoning, and so on. People with yin deficiency, qi deficiency and warm diseases should take perilla with caution. Patchouli should not be taken by people with yin deficiency (deficiency of yin essence in the body, resulting in hyperactivity of deficiency fire). If you need to take medication, it is recommended to go to the hospital and take medication under the guidance of a doctor.