Benefits for pregnant women Perilla powder is a high-grade functional nutritional food extracted from the seeds of the rare plant perilla. Perilla powder contains a large amount of α-linolenic acid, with a content as high as 50% to 65%, which is the highest content among all plants. The content is 20 to 85 times that of most nutritious foods on the market. Perilla has been recorded in medicine and has a history of consumption since ancient times. The seeds of perilla can be eaten and pressed for oil, the leaves can be used as health-care dishes, and the roots can be used as medicine to smooth the flow of qi and prevent pregnancy. It can be said that "perilla is a treasure all over the body." What is alpha-linolenic acid? What are the benefits to pregnant women and fetuses? Alpha-linolenic acid is an essential fatty acid for the human body. It cannot be synthesized by the body itself and must be obtained from food. A lack of α-linolenic acid in the human body can lead to various fu…