— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Shiso (Perilla frutescens). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Shiso (Perilla frutescens) is a herbaceous plant native to a wide range of regions including Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central and Southeast, East and West Himalaya, India, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Primorye, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Shiso (Latin: Perilla frutescens) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Shiso is most often used to support digestion and stress & anxiety. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Shiso is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Shiso is a member native to ASS, BAN, CHC, CHS, EHM, and IND. Shiso thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-draining soil that is light (sandy) or medium.
Shiso grows best in USDA zone 7-10, full sun light, moist water, and annual, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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