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白苏
plant genus perilla; to revive
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Meanings
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perilla; beefsteak plant
Specifically refers to the plant species Perilla frutescens. The tender leaves are edible (often used in Korean and Japanese cuisine), and the seeds, stems, and leaves are used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Bái白
sū苏
de的
nèn嫩
yè叶
kě可
yǐ以
liáng凉
bàn拌
huò或
zuò做
tāng汤
。
The tender leaves of perilla can be eaten as a cold salad or used in soup.
Bái白
sū苏
zǐ子
kě可
yǐ以
yòng用
lái来
zhà榨
yóu油
。
Perilla seeds can be used to extract oil.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
zhōng中
yào药
hán含
yǒu有
bái白
sū苏
de的
chéng成
fèn分
。
This traditional Chinese medicine contains perilla components.
Bái白
sū苏
zài在
yǒu有
xiē些
dì地
fang方
yě也
jiào叫
rěn荏
。
Perilla is also called 'ren' in some regions.