Perilla seeds can be sown throughout the four seasons. They are edible spices and ornamental on balconies. The seeds of the Northeast purple-leaf Perilla vegetable are also available

Perilla frutescens is hailed in traditional Chinese medicine as a universal medicinal herb that can "relieve the exterior and dispel cold, promote qi circulation and broaden the middle, and eliminate dampness and detoxify". Among them, Perilla leaves, Perilla seeds, Perilla roots and other parts all have powerful pharmacological effects. Especially in spring, it can help us clear heat, fight allergies and enhance immunity.