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Dietary supplement

Perilla Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita Premium Collection

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Perilla Powder is a dietary supplement by TerraVita Premium Collection with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for seasonal and food allergies, asthma and airway inflammation, atopic dermatitis (eczema).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Perilla Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

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 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: perilla, supplied as a powder. Perilla is a plant used traditionally in Asian cuisines and herbal practice, though its effects at supplement-strength doses haven't been extensively researched in clinical trials.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Perilla product and its label doesn't state a use — see Perilla's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence isn't established in the data we hold for any of the uses listed on this product—age-related cognitive decline, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and headache all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence. That means there's not enough solid research yet to say whether perilla actually works for these purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient 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 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Perilla is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth, though supplement-strength products haven't been well studied, so the full safety picture at higher doses is unclear. The main concern is a rare but serious risk of anaphylaxis (a severe whole-body allergic reaction), which has been reported in both adults and children who consumed perilla seeds; research suggests a compound called oleosin may be responsible for perilla allergies.

Topically, dermatitis (skin irritation) has been noted. Occupational asthma has also been reported from inhaling smoke from roasted perilla seeds.

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data to know whether medicinal amounts of perilla are safe—the data we hold advises against use in these situations. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Perilla

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. However, because perilla as a supplement hasn't been thoroughly studied, your own doctor or pharmacist should review your full medication list before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Perilla Powder is a single-ingredient supplement that's generally well tolerated when eaten as a food, but supplement-strength products are not well studied. No interactions are documented for the ingredient we could check, though that's not a guarantee none exist.

The main safety concern is a rare risk of severe allergic reaction. Before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or take medications, check with your own doctor or pharmacist.

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

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 21, 2023.

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 Perilla Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita Premium Collection
Barcode (UPC) 064435211417
Net contents 1 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 21, 2023
DSLD ID 284636
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Perilla Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection, 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:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 Teaspoon(s)
Servings per container
28
UPC/BARCODE
064435211417
IngredientAmount% DV
Perilla, Powder1000 mg--

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2017 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions Stir 1/4 of a teaspoon into a glass of water and consume 3 times daily, with meals.

General Statements

TerraVita is an exclusive line of premium natural products that use the finest, purest and most potent ingredients in the world. TerraVita's hallmarks are the highest possible standards of purity, potency, stability and freshness. All products are prepared with the greatest quality control, from raw materials through the entire manufacturing process, right up to the moment your product is sealed for freshness and shipped to you.

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

Statements not evaluated by FDA. Product not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Perilla Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Perilla Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.25 Teaspoon(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container28 Amounts shown are per serving.

Perilla, Powder

No known
interactions
1000 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...

Perilla, Powder monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Perilla Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Perilla Powder. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Perilla Powder, from the product label.

TerraVita Premium Collection

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Name
TerraVita Fine Whole Herbs
City
Brampton
State
Ontario
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Perilla Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection: Common Questions

Does Perilla Powder by TerraVita Premium Collection interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Perilla Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Perilla Powder contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism 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.
Is perilla safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on supplement-strength perilla in pregnancy or breastfeeding—the data we hold advises against medicinal amounts in both situations. Talk with your own doctor or pharmacist before using this product if you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of perilla?
When taken by mouth, perilla is generally well tolerated. The rare but serious concern is anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction), which has been reported in some adults and children who consumed perilla seeds. If applied to skin, dermatitis (skin irritation) can occur. If you have a known seed allergy or experience symptoms like swelling, difficulty breathing, or hives, seek emergency help.
Does perilla actually work for any of the conditions listed?
The evidence isn't established yet—all the uses listed (cognitive decline, hay fever, asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and headache) are rated as having insufficient reliable evidence. There's not enough solid research to say whether perilla works for these purposes.
Can I take perilla if I'm allergic to seeds?
Perilla seeds have been linked to anaphylaxis in some people, and research suggests a seed compound called oleosin may be responsible for allergic reactions. If you have a known seed allergy, do not use this product—check with your own doctor or pharmacist first.
What is perilla, and why is it in this supplement?
Perilla is a plant used traditionally in Asian cuisines and herbal medicine. This powder supplies the whole plant, though research on its effects at supplement-strength doses is limited.

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The Full Monographs Behind Perilla Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Perilla Powder'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 4 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.

Perilla 4 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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