Today, many modern studies have also recognized the role of supporting the liver and kidneys of these two ingredients, if used properly and in moderation.
Perilla leaves contain many polyphenol and flavonoid compounds, which have strong antioxidant properties. According to Dr. Michael Greger, a nutritionist and preventive medicine expert in the US, antioxidants in natural herbs can help the liver reduce oxidative stress, thereby supporting the detoxification process to take place more effectively. For perilla, the green or purple leaves are effective, but fresh, unbroken leaves will retain the best active ingredients.
Looi is known for its essential oils rich in citral and geraniol. Dr. Andrew Weil, an integrative physician at the University of Arizona (USA), said that lemongrass has a mild diuretic effect, helping to increase the excretion of wastewater through urine, thereby supporting kidney function. At the same time, lemongrass also helps reduce mild inflammation in the body, indirectly reducing the burden on the liver.
A simple, easy-to-use tip is to boil water to drink from perilla leaves and lemongrass. You can use about a handful of fresh perilla leaves and 2-3 bamboo lemongrass trees to beat them, boil them with 1-1,5 liters of water for 10-15 minutes. This water should be drunk warm, divided into 2-3 times a day. The drink has a mild aroma, easy to drink, suitable for use 2-3 times a week.
In addition, steaming with perilla leaves and lemongrass is also a method applied by many people. When stewed, the body secretes sweat, helping to excrete part of the waste through the skin. However, foreign experts recommend not to overuse steaming, especially for people with cardiovascular disease or low blood pressure.
Although beneficial for health, perilla leaves and lemongrass are not a "detoxifier" to replace medical treatment. Dr. Mark Hyman, a functional medicine doctor in the US, emphasized that the liver and kidneys have the ability to detoxify themselves very effectively; herbs only play a supporting role when accompanied by a healthy diet, drinking enough water, limiting alcohol and processed foods.
Using perilla leaves and lemongrass in the right way and in the right amount can become a small but useful habit, helping the liver and kidneys function more gently in a modern life full of pressure.
