Perilla oil is an unrefined oil. It’s produced by cold-pressing seeds of the perilla plant, which preserves the flavor, aroma, and nutrients of the oil.

Perilla oil also is high in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), roughly 27% by weight. ALA is a form of omega-3 fat that cannot be created in our bodies. This essential nutrient must come from our diet.

The typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and excessive in omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 is important for brain functioning and is hard to come by from plant sources. Too much omega-6 can raise your blood pressure and could lead to blood clots that could cause heart attacks and strokes.

Perilla oil’s omega-6:omega-3 ratio is 1:6, the highest of any oil. Its niche market is why this lands at #8 for our remix ranking.