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I.B. Comfort Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Douglas Laboratories

I.B. Comfort label
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Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Major
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking I.B. Comfort against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Major

I.B. Comfort is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for minor burns and skin irritation, wound healing, constipation.Based on those ingredients, 461 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated major. The ingredients most likely to interact are BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of I.B. Comfort by Douglas Laboratories

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

I.B. Comfort contains three active ingredients.

Aloe vera (BiAloe Organic) is included for its potential benefits in digestion, constipation, and blood sugar control. Perilla (Benegut) is a plant extract with limited research but traditionally used for various health concerns.

LYNSIDE Pro GI+ is a proprietary blend we could not verify. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—maltodextrin, cellulose, calcium phosphate, vegetable stearate, and silica—which are binders, fillers, and flow agents.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded its ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports its ingredients for:

  • Acne via Aloe Possibly Effective
  • Burns via Aloe Possibly Effective
  • Constipation via Aloe Possibly Effective
  • Diabetes via Aloe Possibly Effective
  • Obesity via Aloe Possibly Effective
Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredients' overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Acne — rated "Possibly Effective" (Aloe) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Burns — rated "Possibly Effective" (Aloe) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Constipation — rated "Possibly Effective" (Aloe) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Diabetes — rated "Possibly Effective" (Aloe) (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Obesity — rated "Possibly Effective" (Aloe) (Natural Medicines).

The evidence varies by use. Aloe vera is rated possibly effective for constipation, acne, burns, psoriasis, diabetes, and obesity—meaning there's some promise but the research isn't definitive.

Perilla, on the other hand, doesn't have enough reliable evidence yet for any of the conditions we reviewed, including hay fever, asthma, cognitive decline, and osteoporosis. The data we hold doesn't establish how well this particular product works overall, since LYNSIDE Pro GI+ can't be checked.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Aloe Perilla

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Aloe gel applied to skin is generally well tolerated, but oral aloe latex—which is in this product—carries real risks. Common side effects from oral aloe include belly pain, cramps, and diarrhea.

Long-term or heavy use can cause serious problems: severe potassium loss leading to muscle weakness, heart arrhythmias, and changes in the intestinal lining. A case of life-threatening low potassium was reported in one patient using a liter of aloe daily.

Avoid this product during pregnancy—the latex can stimulate the uterus and act as a strong laxative. Avoid it while breastfeeding too, since safety data is limited and the laxative effect could affect your infant.

Perilla is generally well tolerated but rare anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) has been reported; it's not well studied in supplement doses. There's not enough safety data for perilla in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so those groups should avoid it.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Aloe Perilla

Meds to double-check

Major interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Major identified

At least one ingredient has a documented Major-severity interaction. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Aloe.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Major.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications; heart-rhythm medications.
  • For scale: 461 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you take this product, check with your pharmacist if you're on digoxin (heart medication) or warfarin (blood thinner)—these are Major or Moderate severity concerns. Also double-check if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, diuretics (water pills), stimulant laxatives, or drugs broken down by the liver enzyme CYP1A2.

No interactions are documented for perilla, the ingredient we could check beyond aloe.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Major medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

I.B. Comfort is built mainly on aloe vera, which has documented interactions with heart, blood-thinning, diabetes, and diuretic medications—some serious.

If you take digoxin, warfarin, diabetes drugs, or diuretics, talk to your pharmacist before starting. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Skip this one. Even without medications, the oral aloe latex here carries risks of cramping, diarrhea, and with long-term use, potassium loss.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2020.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about I.B. Comfort, straight from the product label.

Brand Douglas Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 310539039298
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2020
DSLD ID 232600
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for I.B. Comfort by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
310539039298
IngredientAmount% DV
LYNSIDE Pro GI+500 mg--
BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera100 mg--
Benegut300 mg--

Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 2 capsules daily or as directed by your health professional.

Precautions

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or taking any medication, consult your health professional before using this product.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Use only if safety seal is intact.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Lynside is a registered trademark of Lessafre et Compagnie. Benegut is a trademark of Vital Solutions. BiAloe is the registered trademark of Lorand Laboratories, LLC

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formulation

Gluten-free, Non-GMO

Support for intestinal balance and comfort

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

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FDA Statement of Identity

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I.B. Comfort label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in I.B. Comfort by Douglas Laboratories

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

LYNSIDE Pro GI+

500 mg per serving Form: Saccharomyces cerevisiae CNCM I-3856

BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera

Interacts with
461 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: Acemannan

Aloe vera gel is widely used on the skin for minor burns and irritation, and some research suggests it may help. Aloe latex (the yellow part) is a str...

BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera monograph & interactions

Benegut

No known
interactions
300 mg per serving

Perilla is an Asian mint-family plant used in cooking and traditional medicine, mainly for allergy, breathing, and digestive complaints. Most human ev...

Benegut monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Maltodextrin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Vegetable Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

I.B. Comfort by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions

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461Drugs
1 Major 304 Moderate 156 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera 461

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in I.B. Comfort interact with 461 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 3 ingredients in I.B. Comfort interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in I.B. Comfort with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera7 drug types · 461 drugs

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of adverse effects when taken with cardiac glycosides.
Overuse of aloe latex can increase the risk of adverse effects from cardiac glycoside drugs, such as digoxin, due to potassium depletion. Overuse of aloe, along with cardiac glycoside drugs, can increase the risk of toxicity.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, aloe gel might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research shows that aloe gel can inhibit platelet aggregation. This inhibition was greater than that seen with celecoxib, but less than that seen with aspirin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Aloe might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Preliminary clinical research suggests aloe gel might lower blood glucose levels and have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs. Monitor blood glucose levels closely.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of hypokalemia when taken with diuretic drugs.
Overuse of aloe latex might compound diuretic-induced potassium loss, increasing the risk of hypokalemia.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Stimulant Laxatives

Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk for fluid and electrolyte loss when taken with stimulant laxatives.
Due to cathartic laxative effects of aloe latex, concomitant use with other stimulant laxatives might compound fluid and electrolyte loss.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, aloe latex might increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
Aloe latex has stimulant laxative effects. In some people aloe latex can cause diarrhea. Diarrhea can increase the effects of warfarin, increase international normalized ratio (INR), and increase the risk of bleeding. Advise patients who take warfarin not to take excessive amounts of aloe vera.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, aloe might decrease the levels and clinical effects of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro research shows that aloe extract induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
BiAloe Organic Aloe Vera full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for I.B. Comfort, from the product label.

Douglas Laboratories

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Name
Douglas Laboratories
Street Address
600 Boyce Road
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15205
Phone Number
1.800.245.4440
Web Address
www.douglaslabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

I.B. Comfort by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions

Does I.B. Comfort by Douglas Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, I.B. Comfort has a known interaction with 461 medications, including 1 rated major. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
I.B. Comfort contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or nursing?
No. The aloe latex in this product may stimulate your uterus and act as a strong laxative during pregnancy, which is unsafe. There's also not enough safety data for perilla in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor about what's safe for you right now.
What are the most common side effects?
Aloe latex often causes belly pain, cramps, and diarrhea. These are expected laxative effects. If you use it long-term or in high doses, you risk more serious problems like potassium loss and heart rhythm changes, so don't overuse it.
Will this actually help my digestion?
Aloe is rated possibly effective for constipation, meaning there's some evidence but it's not definitive. We can't verify how the other ingredients in this formula contribute, since LYNSIDE Pro GI+ can't be checked. Your results will depend on your individual situation.
Is perilla safe?
Perilla seems well tolerated in typical doses, but it's not well studied as a supplement. Rare severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) have been reported. There's not enough data to know if it's safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What's in this that's not aloe?
The product has perilla (Benegut) as a second active ingredient and LYNSIDE Pro GI+, a proprietary blend we couldn't check. It also contains inactive ingredients like cellulose and silica, which are standard capsule binders and fillers.
Why should I be careful with aloe and blood thinners?
Aloe latex can cause diarrhea, and diarrhea can make warfarin and similar blood thinners work stronger and increase your bleeding risk. If you take warfarin or another blood thinner, check with your pharmacist first.

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The Full Monographs Behind I.B. Comfort’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Aloe

Interacts with 461 drugs

Aloe vera gel is widely used on the skin for minor burns and irritation, and some research suggests it may help. Aloe latex (the yellow part) is a strong laxative that can cause cramping and...

Read the full Aloe monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Perilla

Perilla is an Asian mint-family plant used in cooking and traditional medicine, mainly for allergy, breathing, and digestive complaints. Most human evidence is limited or preliminary, so it...

Read the full Perilla monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

I.B. Comfort's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 45 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Aloe 41 references
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  6. Rajasekaran S, Sivagnanam K, Ravi K, Subramanian S. Hypoglycemic effect of Aloe vera gel on streptozotocin-induced diabetes in experimental rats. J Med Food 2004;7:61-6.
  7. Williams MS, Burk M, Loprinzi CL, et al. Phase III double-blind evaluation of an aloe vera gel as a prophylactic agent for radiation-induced skin toxicity. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 1996;36:345-9. PubMed
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  13. Schorkhuber M, Richter M, Dutter A, et al. Effect of anthraquinone laxatives on the proliferation and urokinase secretion of normal, premalignant and malignant colonic epithelial cells. Eur J Cancer 1998;34:1091-8. PubMed
  14. Yang HN, Kim DJ, Kim YM, et al. Aloe-induced toxic hepatitis. J Korean Med Sci 2010;25:492-5. PubMed
  15. Choonhakarn C, Busaracome P, Sripanidkulchai B, et al. A prospective, randomized clinical trial comparing topical aloe vera with 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide in mild to moderate plaque psoriasis. J.Eur.Acad.Dermatol.Venereol. 2010;24:168-72. PubMed
  16. Ishii Y, Tanizawa H, Takino Y. Studies of aloe. IV. Mechanism of cathartic effect. (3). Biol Pharm Bull. 1994;17:495-7. PubMed
  17. Ishii Y, Tanizawa H, Takino Y. Studies of aloe. V. Mechanism of cathartic effect. (4). Biol Pharm Bull. 1994;17:651-3. PubMed
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  20. Huseini HF, Kianbakht S, Hajiaghaee R, et al. Anti-hyperglycemic and anti-hypercholesterolemic effects of Aloe vera leaf gel in hyperlipidemic type 2 diabetic patients: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Planta Med. 2012;78:311-6
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  22. Choonhakarn, C., Busaracome, P., Sripanidkulchai, B., and Sarakarn, P. The efficacy of aloe vera gel in the treatment of oral lichen planus: a randomized controlled trial. Br J Dermatol 2008;158(3):573-577. PubMed
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  25. Alvarez-Perea, A., Garcia, A. P., Hernandez, A. L., de, Barrio M., and Baeza, M. L. Urticaria due to aloe vera: a new sensitizer? Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2010;105(5):404-405. PubMed
  26. Hogan, D. J. Widespread dermatitis after topical treatment of chronic leg ulcers and stasis dermatitis. CMAJ. 2-15-1988;138(4):336-338.
  27. Savchak VI. Acute bullous allergic dermatitis due to local application of aloe leaves. Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii 1977;12:44-45.
  28. Nakamura, T. and Kotajima, S. Contact dermatitis from aloe arborescens. Contact Dermatitis 1984;11(1):51. PubMed
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  30. Morrow, D. M., Rapaport, M. J., and Strick, R. A. Hypersensitivity to aloe. Arch Dermatol. 1980;116(9):1064-1065. DOI
  31. Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. Final report on the safety assessment of AloeAndongensis Extract, Aloe Andongensis Leaf Juice,aloe Arborescens Leaf Extract, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Juice, Aloe Arborescens Leaf Protoplasts, Aloe Barbadensis Flower E
  32. Bhalang K, Thunyakitpisal P, Rungsirisatean N. Acemannan, a polysaccharide extracted from Aloe vera, is effective in the treatment of oral aphthous ulceration. J Altern Complement Med 2013;19(5):429-34.
  33. Hajheydari Z, Saeedi M, Morteza-Semnani K, Soltani A. Effect of Aloe vera topical gel combined with tretinoin in treatment of mild and moderate acne vulgaris: a randomized, double-blind, prospective trial. J Dermatolog Treat 2014;25(2):123-9.
  34. Jiménez-Encarnación E, Ríos G, Muñoz-Mirabal A, Vilá LM. Euforia-induced acute hepatitis in a patient with scleroderma. BMJ Case Rep 2012;2012. PubMed
  35. Lee J, Lee MS, Nam KW. Acute toxic hepatitis caused by an aloe vera preparation in a young patient: a case report with a literature review. Korean J Gastroenterol 2014;64(1):54-8. PubMed
  36. Guo X, Mei N. Aloe Vera - A Review of Toxicity and Adverse Clinical Effects. J Environ Sci Health C Environ Carcinog Ecotoxicol Rev 2016;34(2):77-96.
  37. Hoogenboom TCH, Patel N, Cook NA, Williams R, Taylor-Robinson SD, Lim AKP. The effect of Aloe vera juice on liver enzymes and hepatic structure in a healthy population. Integr Med (Encinitas) 2020;19(3):30-4.
  38. Mushtaq S, Mushtaq Z, Sarfraz J, et al. Comparison of effect of aloe vera gel with aspirin and celecoxib on platelet aggregation. Professional Med J. 2020; 27(5):973-978. DOI
  39. Haron MH, Dale O, Martin K, et al. Evaluation of the Herb-Drug Interaction Potential of Commonly Used Botanicals on the US Market with Regard to PXR- and AhR-Mediated Influences on CYP3A4 and CYP1A2. J Diet Suppl 2022. PubMed
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  41. Lewis ED, Crowley DC, Guthrie N, Evans M. Healthy adults supplemented with a nutraceutical formulation containing Aloe vera gel, rosemary and Poria cocos enhances the effect of influenza vaccination in a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. PubMed

See these in context on the Aloe monograph →

Perilla 4 references
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  2. Kanzaki, T. and Kimura, S. Occupational allergic contact dermatitis from Perilla frutescens (shiso). Contact Dermatitis 1992;26(1):55-56.
  3. Yu H, Qiu JF, Ma LJ, Hu YJ, Li P, Wan JB. Phytochemical and phytopharmacological review of Perilla frutescens L. (Labiatae), a traditional edible-medicinal herb in China. Food Chem Toxicol 2017;108(Pt B):375-91. PubMed
  4. Jeong K, Lee SY, Jeon SA, et al. Clinical and immunological characterization of perilla seed allergy in children. J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol 2021. PubMed

See these in context on the Perilla monograph →

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