Perilla Seed Oil is obtained from the seeds of herbs of the genus Perilla. Perilla oil is a very rich source of the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Researches show the ω-3 series of unsaturated fatty acid such as alpha-linolenic acid has unique effect in building biomembrane structures and functions. Alpha-linolenic acid will create DHA, DPA and EPA after it enters human body under the effect of enzymatic. Perilla seed oil contains a large amount of alpha-linolenic acid. It can lower the blood lipid and blood pressure, prevent angiocardiopathy, restrain colon cancer and galactophore cancer, resist irritability dermatitis and asthma, protect liver and beautify skin.
EFA Composition
Palmitic Acid |
C16:0 |
4.0-10.0% |
Stearic Acid |
C18:0 |
1.0-4.0% |
Oleic Acid |
C18:1 |
10.0-18.0% |
Linoleic Acid |
C18:2 |
12.0-18.0% |
Alpha-Linolenic Acid |
C18:3 |
55.0-70.0% |
Eicosenoic Acid |
C20:1 |
Max. 0.5% |
Saturated Fatty Acids |
< C16 |
Max. 0.3% |