Perilla Seeds

Perilla is an herb which belongs to mint family (Lamiaceae). These tiny seeds make Chia seeds and Flax seeds look puny in comparison. They have twice the omega-3 fatty acids as chia seeds. Omega-3 is important for brain functioning, and is hard to come by from plant sources. The omega-3 to omega-6 ratio in perilla seeds is 6:1, the highest in any seeds.

It has different vernacular names that vary from the region, Shiso in Japan, Zisu in China, Deulkkae in Korea, Bhangjeera in Uttrakhand, Hanshi in Manipur & Neh Lieh in Meghalaya.