Perilla vs Salvia nemorosa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Perilla

Perilla frutescens

Anti-inflammatory

Salvia nemorosa

Anti-inflammatory

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Perilla

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Salvia nemorosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

East Asian herb widely used in Japanese, Korean, and Chinese medicine for respiratory allergies, digestive complaints, seafood poisoning antidote, and as a flavorful culinary herb.

European woodland sage used in folk medicine across Eastern Europe for wound healing and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

rosmarinic acid, perillaldehyde, luteolin, apigenin

rosmarinic acid, salvianolic acid A, salvianolic acid B, ursolic acid, luteolin

Traditional Uses

Treatment of allergic rhinitis, Seafood poisoning antidote, Digestive complaints, Respiratory support

wound healing, digestive complaints, fever, infections

Modern Uses

Antiallergic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant

anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, vulnerary

Adult Dosage

5-10g fresh herb or 500-1000mg extract daily

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

Contraindications

Perilla ketone toxic to livestock, High doses may cause liver toxicity

pregnancy large doses

Side Effects

Rare allergic reactions, Photosensitivity

GI upset, generally safe

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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