Shiso

Zi Su Ye. Another well loved plant from the Orient. The pungent and aromatic tea of the dried herb is used for treating fever, headache, nasal congestion and cough. It has antiseptic properties. It also helps alleviate seafood poisoning. Commonly used as a flavoring in Japan and Korea for Kimchi, a well loved fermented cabbage condiment. Deep burgundy leaves are very pretty. Annual.