Perilla seed oil--- Omega-3 oil
Product name: perilla oil
Botanical Origin: Perilla frutescens L. Britton
Part use: seed
Active ingredients: α-linolenic acid and linoleic acid
Source from: Middle part of China such as Jiangxi province and Hunan province
Uses in Chinese history:
Perilla is both used as a vegetable and medicinal plant in China. Perilla is regarded a good herb in curing a cold and relieving fever.
Modern Research------potent antioxidant
Research has shown that foods rich in omega-3 can reduce the incidence of heart disease attack. Daily consumption of perilla oil brings health to people as perilla oil has a high content of α-linolenic acid (omega-3 oil) (Bemelmans W etc, 2002).
Application:
1. Dietary Supplement
2. Culinary oil
3. Cosmetics
Reference
Bemelmans W. Broer J. Feskens E. Smit A. Muskiet F. Lefrandt J. Bom V. May J. Meybook-de Jong B. Effect of an increased intake ofα-linolenic acid and group nutritional education on cardiovascular risk factors: the Mediterranean Alpha-linolenic Enriched Groningen Dietary Intervention(Margarin) study. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2002, 75(2): 221-227.