Abstract
Perilla frutescens is an annual herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is majorly produced in countries like China, Japan, India, Thailand and Korea. Recently, Perilla plant is gaining more attention because of its medicinal benefits and phytochemical contents. The major phytochemical compounds reported in this species are phenolic compounds (Rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid), flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin), Phytosterols, Tocopherols, Policosanols and Fatty acid. Perilla seed oil is also a rich source of essential fatty acid such as α-linolenic acid (54-64%) and linoleic acid (14%). Perilla seeds and its oils have been widely used in traditional nutritional and medicinal formulations. Biological analysis of Perilla seeds revealed that it showed anticancer, ant-diabetic, antiasthma, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cardioprotective effect. The aim of this review is to provide an update on the nutritional composition, phytochemical profile and pharmacological research of Perilla seed.
Highlights
Perilla frutescens is an annual herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae)
The major phytochemical compounds reported in this species are phenolic compounds (Rosmarinic acid, caffeic acid, ferulic acid), flavonoids, Phytosterols, Tocopherols, Policosanols and Fatty acid
The aim of this review is to provide an update on the nutritional composition, phytochemical profile and pharmacological research of Perilla seed
Summary
Perilla frutescens is an annual herb belonging to the mint family (Lamiaceae). It is majorly produced in countries like China, Japan, India, Thailand and Korea. P. frutescens commonly knownas Perillais an annual herb found in China,Korea, Japan and the Himalayan region of India and Nepal. It is being cultivated by some western countries like U.S.A, Russia, and Europe due to its growing economic importance[1]. Cancer, anti-tumor, anti-depression, anti-viral, antiasthmatic and antioxidant activities[7,8,9] It is utilized as functional food in various parts of the world but in some parts, there is no organized cultivation of this crop and in spite of having numerous benefits and uses, it is still an underutilized crop[10]. The purpose of this review is to provide complete information on the botany, uses, Phytochemistry, nutritional and pharmacological research of Perilla with more emphasis on Perilla seed and Perilla seed oil.this review would provide scientific gaps in current knowledge and offer a systematic basis for future research work onPerilla
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