Physalis
Perillas
Laos violet - Perilla
Ref : F1315
- Perilla frutescens
Bag of 200 seeds
This annual ornamental variety boasts magnificent, all-purple foliage, whose spicy flavor is highly prized in Japanese cuisine.
Discover it on the Kokopelli blog: "Qualités Médicinales des Perillas".
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This species has been used in Oriental medicine for thousands of years as an antiasthmatic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidote, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, emollient, expectorant, pectorant, antipyretic, stomachic and tonic. It is also used to relieve depression, certain intestinal pathologies and tumors. A very ancient reference to its anti-poison properties can be found in the Medical Treatise "Jin Gui Yao Lue" - dating from the year 219. Perilla oil is one of the best in terms of its Omega 3/Omega 6 ratio, an ideal composition - for Western populations suffering from Omega 3 deficiency or Omega 6 excess - if we compare it with hemp, flax, Camelina, Rose Hip, Nigella, Sea Buckthorn, Walnut oils, etc. To find out more, don't hesitate to read Dominique's article on our blog.
in bucket
Sow in trays under a well-lit shelter. After emergence, transplant into individual pots. Plant out after the last frosts, 60 cm apart in all directions.
Soak seeds 24 hours before sowing. Germination of Perilla seeds can take up to 4 weeks.
March, April, May
June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot, in the greenhouse
sunny
medium
sandy, potting soil, humus
drained, light, rich
Perilla frutescens
mid-season
200 seeds
Violet
edible
From 40 to 80 cm
This species has been used in Oriental medicine for thousands of years as an antiasthmatic, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidote, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitussive, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, emollient, expectorant, pectorant, antipyretic, stomachic and tonic. It is also used to relieve depression, certain intestinal pathologies and tumors. A very ancient reference to its anti-poison properties can be found in the Medical Treatise "Jin Gui Yao Lue" - dating from the year 219. Perilla oil is one of the best in terms of its Omega 3/Omega 6 ratio, an ideal composition - for Western populations suffering from Omega 3 deficiency or Omega 6 excess - if we compare it with hemp, flax, Camelina, Rose Hip, Nigella, Sea Buckthorn, Walnut oils, etc. To find out more, don't hesitate to read Dominique's article on our blog.
