shiso
Perilla frutescens var. crispa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (23 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Shiso, scientifically known as Perilla frutescens var. crispa, is a versatile aromatic herb widely used in East Asian cuisine and traditional medicine. Renowned for its unique, peppery flavor, this plant offers significant therapeutic benefits, including potent anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties, making it a valuable botanical resource.
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Leaf · Flower
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Perilla Crispa · Perilla Acuta · 19 more
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Perilla frutescens var. crispaSynonyms
- Perilla crispa
- Perilla acuta
- Perilla frutescens var. arguta
- Perilla frutescens var. acuta
- Perilla frutescens f. crispa
- Perilla frutescens f. viridis
- Perilla nankinensis
- Perilla frutescens var. nankinensis
- Perilla ocymoides f. purpurea
- Ocimum acutum
- Ocimum crispum
- Dentidia nankinensis
- Perilla ocymoides var. crispa
- Dentidia purpurascens
- Dentidia purpurea
- Perilla ocymoides f. viridis
- Perilla frutescens f. rosea
- Perilla ocymoides f. viridicrispa
- Perilla frutescens f. crispidiscolor
- Perilla arguta
- Perilla ocymoides var. rosea
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales and family Lamiaceae, it is classified under the genus Perilla. Specifically, this variety is identified as Perilla frutescens var. crispa.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Perilla |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning both Eastern Asia and parts of North America. In its native Eastern Asian regions, it can be found growing in Japan and Korea. Its presence extends into the North-Central United States, specifically within the states of Illinois and Missouri. Additionally, the species has established itself in the Northeastern United States, notably in Connecticut. Together, these locations illustrate the wide range inhabited by this specific variety.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New York |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Pennsylvania |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | West Virginia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Perilla frutescens var. crispa has 3 reported plant parts identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, flower, stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
- Natural product research
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
Flower
- Natural product research
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Perilla frutescens var. crispa has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 2-Hexanoylfuran, ANTHOCYANIN, Anthocyanins, Caryophyllene, Caryophyllene oxide.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Hexanoylfuran | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ANTHOCYANIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anthocyanins | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Caryophyllene oxide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Dehydroperilloxin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EK | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flavonoids | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Humulene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| PA | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
2-Hexanoylfuran
- Georgian medical news
ANTHOCYANIN
- The Journal of biological chemistry
Anthocyanins
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Caryophyllene
- Georgian medical news
Caryophyllene oxide
- Georgian medical news
Dehydroperilloxin
- Journal of natural products
EK
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Flavonoids
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Humulene
- Georgian medical news
PA
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Perilla frutescens var. crispa has 2 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiobesity.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiobesity | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Georgian medical news
Antiobesity
- Journal of food science
Preparations
Perilla frutescens var. crispa has 2 reported preparations identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include dichloromethane extract, leaves.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Dichloromethane extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaves | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Dichloromethane extract
- Journal of natural products
Leaves
- Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin