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The dried ripe fruit of Perilla frutescens (Lamiaceae). Enters the Lung channel. Pungent and warm, it excels at directing qi downward, transforming phlegm, stopping cough, and calming wheezing, while also moistening the intestines. A key herb for phlegm congestion with qi counterflow. San Zi Yang Qin Tang combines it with bai jie zi and lai fu zi for elderly patients with phlegm-qi counterflow.
增强降气化痰之力
煎服5–10g，宜捣碎后入煎。
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
脾虚便溏者慎用。阴虚喘咳者不宜。
一般安全。脾虚便溏者慎用，因有润肠作用。
苏子与叶同功，兼能润心肺，下气消痰。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Zǐ Sū Zǐ 苏子 (Perilla Seed) — Perillae Fructus},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
url = {https://bencaodian.org/en/herbs/zi-su-zi},
urldate = {2026-04-16},
note = {CC BY-SA 4.0}
}© Bencaodian Editorial · Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
苏子富含α-亚麻酸和迷迭香酸，具有镇咳、平喘、润肠及抗氧化作用。
Perilla seed is rich in alpha-linolenic acid and rosmarinic acid, with antitussive, anti-asthmatic, intestine-moistening, and antioxidant activities.
降气化痰、止咳平喘、润肠通便。为三子养亲汤组成药。
Directs qi downward and transforms phlegm, stops cough and calms wheezing, moistens the intestines. One of three herbs in San Zi Yang Qin Tang.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.