Perilla originated in Southeast Asia and has been grown in various Asian regions since antiquity. In South Korea, perilla leaves are typically eaten with grilled meat or used as an ingredient of kimchi. In Japan, however, it is mainly perilla seeds that are eaten. In the Tohoku region and other areas, local cuisine that uses perilla miso, which is a mix of ground up perilla seeds, miso, and other ingredients, has long been a staple.
Perilla is rich in α-Linolenic acid. α-Linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid that cannot be produced within the human body and must therefore be acquired through diet. Specifically, it is an omega-3 fatty acid. This fatty acid is used to form DHA and EPA in the body through metabolism, which have various beneficial effects that include a reduced cholesterol level and blood pressure, less severe allergies, the prevention of dementia, and dieting and anti-aging benefits.
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