Perilla frutescens, commonly called perilla or Korean perilla, is a species of Perilla in the mint family Lamiaceae. It is an annual plant native to Southeast Asia and Indian highlands, and is traditionally grown in the Korean peninsula, southern China, Japan and India as a crop.
The perilla seed's omega-fatty acid ratio is 6:1 omega-3s to omega-6 fatty acids; that's the highest ratio of 3 to 6 of any known seed.
The perilla seed taste a bit milder than chia seeds.
Known to the world as a superfood for their high omega-3 fatty acid, vegetarian protein and fiber content
Perilla seeds have twice the omega-3 fatty acids as chia seeds.