Perilla Seed's Health Benefits-

Diets high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are common in vegetable oils (think fried fast food), have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, obesity, and other inflammation-related illnesses, including arthritis.

An ideal healthy diet contains a more closely balanced ratio of omega-3 fatty acids to omega-6s (most like the oils found in hemp seeds). But with the spread of the Western diet leaving a trail of inflammation in its wake, more and more people are looking at ways to increase their omega-3 fatty acids.

Unlike the chia seeds, which can stay stable for a long period of time, perilla seeds are more delicate, particularly because of their high lipid content. This means the seeds need to be pressed sooner, so you're most likely to find already pressed perilla seed oil or supplements available at your local health-minded market rather than the whole seeds (although some Asian markets carry the seeds and the perilla seeds powder).