Perilla oil

Perilla oil

　　Perilla oil, also known as perilla seed oil, has been cultivated in Xunyi for over two thousand years. Especially in the high-altitude, pollution-free forest-edge areas of Malan Town and the Ziwuling Mountains, the organic perilla seeds produce an essential oil that contains over 60% alpha-linolenic acid. For a long time, it has been exported to South Korea, Japan, and EU countries, and has obtained certification under the world’s most stringent British Royal Quality Standards. It is recognized as a natural plant-based "brain gold" that is free from pesticide residues and heavy metals.

　　 Perilla has long been used as a traditional Chinese medicinal herb. The perilla oil extracted from its seeds is rich in alpha-linolenic acid (about 60%), which is significantly higher than in other plant oils. Alpha-linolenic acid (an 18-carbon trienoic acid) is an essential fatty acid required for brain and nerve activity and cannot be synthesized by the human body—it must be obtained through diet. Modern medical research has confirmed that perilla oil helps lower blood lipids and reduce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; nourishes the brain, promotes development, enhances intelligence, and improves memory; regulates immunity, delays aging, and helps prevent Alzheimer's disease; aids in the growth and development of the retina and improves eyesight; and helps prevent and inhibit tumor formation, offering excellent anti-cancer effects. It is now widely used in medicine and health food industries.

　　Source: Xunyi County Cultural Relics and Tourism Bureau