Perilla frutescens

Perilla frutescens (Lamiaceae), commonly known as Beefsteak Plant, Wild Coleus, Purple Mint. Plant parts used in our range: seed, leaf. Available as oil-soluble extract, extract powder, water-soluble extract, carrier oil, glycerin extract, propylene glycol extract.

Accepted name

Perilla frutescens

Family

Lamiaceae

Common names

Beefsteak Plant, Wild Coleus, Purple Mint, Shiso (Japanese), Beefsteak, Beefsteak Mint, Beefsteakplant, Chinese Basil, Shiso, Beefsteak-Mint

Synonyms

Perilla ocymoides, Perilla urticifolia

Parts used

Seed, Leaf

Forms in our range

Oil-soluble extract, Extract powder, Water-soluble extract, Carrier oil, Glycerin extract, Propylene glycol extract

Taxonomy source

GBIF 5341394

Identifiers

INCI and CAS identifiers come from the EU CosIng database where listed; the exact INCI for a product depends on its form and carrier — see each product page.