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Dietary supplement

Perimine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Metagenics

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Perimine is a dietary supplement by Metagenics 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 Perimine by Metagenics

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.

Perimine has a single active ingredient: perilla seed extract. Perilla is a plant traditionally used in Asian cuisines and herbal practice.

The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, sodium starch glycolate, silica, and magnesium stearate — which are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the tablet.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Perilla's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: promote healthy respiratory and immune function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Asthma, Common cold, Cough, Allergic rhinitis, Bronchitis.
  • The closest evidence on file: Perilla is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Perilla is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Asthma, Common cold, Cough.

The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether perilla seed extract works for any of the conditions listed on this product — age-related cognitive decline, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and headache. For each of these, the rating is insufficient reliable evidence.

That means the research so far isn't robust enough to say whether it helps or doesn't.

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 seed extract is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement-strength products haven't been studied much. The main concern is a rare but serious risk: anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) has been reported in both adults and children who consumed perilla seeds, and research points to oleosin — a compound in perilla — as the likely culprit.

If you have a known seed allergy or sensitivity, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this. Additionally, there isn't enough safety data to recommend medicinal amounts during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — if you're pregnant or nursing and considering this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

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. That doesn't mean none exist — perilla isn't extensively studied in supplement form.

Before you start, it's smart to confirm with your doctor or pharmacist that it won't interfere with anything you're taking.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Perimine is generally well tolerated in most people, but the evidence for whether it actually works for its listed uses isn't established yet. The main safety flag is the rare risk of anaphylaxis in people sensitive to perilla seeds.

If you have any seed allergies or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting. For anyone else considering it, it's worth confirming with your own healthcare provider that it fits your health picture.

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 Dec 22, 2019.

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 Perimine, straight from the product label.

Brand Metagenics
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 22, 2019
DSLD ID 209744
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Perimine by Metagenics, 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:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
60
IngredientAmount% DV
Perilla seed extract100 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Starch Glyconate, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Formula

Perimine features a patented extract of perilla seed (Perilla frutescens), a unique herb traditionally used to promote healthy respiratory and immune function. Perilla seed extract features a concentrated blend of biologically active flavonoids, including luteolin and rosmarinic acid.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one tablet twice daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Formulation

This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.

Traditional support for respiratory health

Precautions

Caution: If pregnant or nursing, or taking medications, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Certified Gluten-free GF

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.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Practitioner exclusive

Brand IP Statement(s)

U.S. Patent #6,217,875

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Perimine by Metagenics label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Perimine by Metagenics

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Perilla seed extract

No known
interactions
100 mg per serving Form: Luteolin, Rosmarinic Acid

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

Perilla seed extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Starch Glyconate, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Perimine by Metagenics Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Perimine. 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 Perimine, from the product label.

Metagenics

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Name
Metagenics
City
Gig Harbor
State
WA
ZipCode
98332
Phone Number
800 692 9400
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Perimine by Metagenics: Common Questions

Does Perimine by Metagenics interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Perimine. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Perimine 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 seed extract safe if I have a seed allergy?
If you have a known seed allergy, you should be cautious. Anaphylaxis — a serious allergic reaction — has been reported in people who consumed perilla seeds, and a compound called oleosin in perilla is thought to be responsible. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on medicinal amounts of perilla during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The safety notes advise against it under those conditions. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance specific to your situation.
What does perilla seed extract actually do?
Perimine lists six potential uses — age-related cognitive decline, allergic rhinitis, asthma, osteoporosis, cancer, and headache — but the evidence we hold rates all of them as having insufficient reliable evidence. That means research hasn't yet shown clearly whether it works for any of these.
What are the side effects?
Taken by mouth, perilla is generally well tolerated with no common side effects reported in the data we hold. The serious concern is a rare risk of anaphylaxis in people allergic to perilla seeds. Occupational asthma has also been reported from breathing smoke from roasted perilla seeds.
Are there fillers in this tablet?
Yes — the tablet contains microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, sodium starch glycolate, silica, and magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients to help form and stabilize the tablet.

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The Full Monographs Behind Perimine’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Perimine'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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