World Well-Being Biotech ISO&FDA Certified 4: 1 10: 1 Perilla Extract

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Description:
Perilla is an erect, annual freely branching, herbal medicinal, aromatic, functional ornamental perennial plant that grows about 60-90 centimeters (24-35 in) tall. The plant is found growing in dry rocky woodlands, edges of springs, sand and gravel bars along rivers, disturbed weedy meadows, gravelly areas along railroads, edges of yards, areas near gardens, back alleys in cities, and various waste areas, pastures and fields, dry woods and in waste places. The plant grows readily in different kinds of soil, including those containing loam, sand, and gravel. Stem is square with obtuse angles, 0.5-1.5 cm in diameter, often profusely branched, finely pilose to densely villous and glandular dotted. Dried stalks can persist through winter.

Leaves
Leaves are simple, decussately opposite, 7-12 centimeters (2.8-4.7 in) long and 5-8 centimeters (2.0-3.1 in) wide, gradually decreasing in size from bottom to top of the plant, finely pilose to densely villous. Petiole is 0-7 cm long, absent or very small in uppermost leaves. Blade is broadly ovate to circular, 2-13 cm × 1.5-10 cm, base rounded to cuneate, margin finely to coarsely serrate, sometimes wavy, apex short acuminate to mucronate. The leaves are green with occasional touches of purple on the underside.

Flower
Flowers are held in pairs along the stalk. The inflorescence is a villose corymb that may grow either terminally or from the leaf axils. Flowers bloom on racemes at the end of branches and the main stalk in late summer. The calyx, 3-4 millimeters (0.12-0.16 in) long, consist of upper three sepals and the hairy lower two. The corolla is 4-5 millimeters (0.16-0.20 in) long with its lower lip longer than the upper. Two of the four stamens are long. Flowers are small, bell-shaped, and a white or purple color with a distinctive ring of fine hairs along the bottom in terminal spikes or emerging from leaf axils and four stamens are present in most species in that family. 

Fruits
Fertile flowers are followed by 4 sub globose nut-lets 1-2 mm in diameter, grey-brown to black-brown, with netted surface, enclosed within the persistent calyx. It split open to reveal seeds when ripe. Seeds are soft or hard, being white, grey, brown, and dark brown in color and globular in shape. 1000 seeds weigh about 4 grams (0.14 oz.). Perilla seeds contain about 38-45% lipid.

Health Benefits:
1. Lowers Cholesterol
Seeds are great for lowering LDL or bad cholesterol and increasing HDL or good cholesterol thus helping to prevent cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes, and even cancer. And it also helps to prevent atherosclerosis.
2. Lowered Heart Disease Risk
Just like what's mentioned earlier, the superb ratio of healthy fats in perilla makes this herb beneficial for preventing heart disease. It helps in maintaining healthy blood vessels, keeping them from becoming hard and prone to accumulating plaque. Antioxidants in perilla help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the food you eat, keeping them out of the arteries where they can collect and cause some very serious problems.
3. Anti-Depressant Agent and Great for the Brain
Because of all the powerful antioxidant properties of Perilla Seeds, the oils have a major effect on our dopamine centers in our brain thus helping to make us feel happier. And it also helps to optimize brain function and help with memory. The University of Maryland Medical also found that ALA found in Perilla Seeds can help with depression.
4. Increase Immunity
Compounds present in this herb have been recognized to trigger interferon activity which helps in promoting the health of the immune system and thus keeping numerous diseases at a bay.
5. Reduce stomach discomfort
Leaves of perilla consist of flavonoids, which help relieve the signs of stomach discomfort. This includes bloating, nausea and the passage of gas. The oil can also help reduce inflammation in the stomach thus improving digestion whilst reducing the effects of indigestion.
6. Reduced Oxidative Stress
There are a number of health nightmares that can be traced back to oxidative stress. They range anywhere from arthritis to cancer. Oxidative stress is something that happens when the body becomes flooded with excessive amounts of free radicals. Antioxidants found copiously in perilla are the ones that are totally capable of wiping out those excess free radicals, and that's why the herb is often used for the prevention of issues related to oxidative stress.
7. Cancer
Because of all the powerful antioxidants Perilla Seeds have the ability to prevent the growth of cancer cells as found in laboratory settings. The more antioxidants we consume daily the lower our chances of having cancer.
8. Prevents Cavities
Perilla Seeds and the plant consist of lots of Luteolin which helps to reduce dental cavities. Japan's Asahi University found that Perilla Seeds and leaves prevent the growth of detrimental bacteria in the mouth.
9. Effective shield against sun
Paste of the perilla leaves when applied on skin tends to prevent sun burn. Consumed as a decoction it is also known to be beneficial in preventing sun stroke. Not only does it prevent the above mentioned diseases it also helps in curing sunstrokes or warts if already occurred.
10. Decrease stomach and intestinal discomforts
Leaf is especially important for this function, as it consists of flavonoids, rosmarinic acid, and caffeic acid. Research has shown that perilla can help improve bloating, passage of gas, rumbling, and feeling of fullness shortly after starting to take an extract through prokinetic (helps strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter, thus preventing acid reflux) and antispasmodic (prevents and decreases cramping) effects.
11. Managed Joint Pain and Inflammation
Fatty acids present in perilla are helpful most especially for people who are regularly bugged by achy and swollen joints. It's for the fact that those beneficial fats support the joints, keeping them from becoming painful and inflamed. Supplementing with perilla may help those who are susceptible to arthritis as they can be saved from the need to regularly pop NSAIDs in their mouths, which are drugs known to carry all sorts of side effects and risks.
12. Great for Asthma, Colds, Allergies, and Bronchitis
Perilla seeds consist of lots of quercetin, luteolin, alpha-lineolic acid, and rosmarinic acid which are all great for healing the respiratory tract and helping a person to breathe easy. "International Archives of Allergy and Immunology" article found that with four weeks of treatment with Perilla Seeds greatly increased lung capacity.
13. Effective against infection or swelling
The herb has been known to contain rosmaric acid which is one of the prime compounds which helps in prevention against skin allergies and swelling. Extract from the leaves is known to prevent any such situations from occurring.
14. Great for Problem Skin
Perilla Oil is used in cosmetics and works great for problem skin. With all the anti-inflammatory qualities, antioxidants, antibacterial, and the ability to help retain more water in the skin it works wonders for healing rashes, acne, and helps to get rid of wrinkles and create a youthful great looking skin.
15. Maintain Oral Health
According to the researches carried out in Japan this herb is known to possess anti-microbial properties and tends to maintain oral health. When consumed orally it tends to avoid issues such as bleeding of gums as well as reduction of any oral cavities.
16. Improves wellbeing
Perilla consists of Rosmarinic and Caffeic Acid, which have been recognized as having antidepressant qualities, therefore helping relieve you of stress and anxiety issues. The herb is also used in aromatherapy to help people relax and let go of any tension they tend to harbor and feel.
17. Managed Joint Pain and Inflammation
Fatty acids present in perilla are helpful most especially for people who are regularly bugged by achy and swollen joints. It's for the fact that those beneficial fats support the joints, keeping them from becoming painful and inflamed. Supplementing with perilla may help those who are prone to arthritis as they can be saved from the need to regularly pop NSAIDs in their mouths, which are drugs known to carry all sorts of side effects and risks.
18. Reduced Allergy Signs and Symptoms
Perilla is known to lend a hand to people who are suffering from allergies. That's because the herb is proven to help control the release of histamine in the body, which happens during exposure to allergens. Numerous researches have shown that perilla is indeed effective in controlling various allergy signs and symptoms, including itchy and watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing and even shortness of breath.