Perilla oil is actually perilla seed oil. It is a natural oil with high unsaturation. Its main component is α-linolenic acid. It has the highest fatty acid content among natural vegetable oils discovered so far. This oil is generally light yellow or green in color, has a special hay aroma, has a sweet taste, and has antiseptic properties.
Regular consumption of perilla oil can lower blood lipids, because perilla oil can control platelet aggregation, reduce fat in the blood, and clean up cholesterol. Moreover, long-term use of perilla oil can also improve memory. Because DHA synthesized from a-linolenic acid in perilla oil is generally widely present in the cerebral cortex, this DHA can promote the growth of brain nerve cells and improve memory and learning abilities. According to experimental data, perilla oil can also increase the activity of superoxide dismutase in red blood cells, which has a miraculous effect on delaying the aging of the body. Perilla oil also has anti-allergi…