Perilla Seed Oil

Perilla is a traditional crop of China, India, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and other Asian countries. In North America, it is occasionally called by its Japanese name, shiso. In North America, it is also known as purple mint, Chinese basil, or wild coleus. Perilla seed oil is used as a drying oil, and is high in the omega-3 fatty acid, alpha-linolenic acid.