Omega 3 fatty acid (mostly linolenic acid)consists of more than 60% of the oil. It lowers the cancer rate and reduces cholesterol level and effective for brain development, blood circulation, skin aesthetic and prevention of anemia. Together with flaz seed oil, it is globally praised as super oil. In Japan, Perilla oil is taken as a nutritional supplement. It improves our bodys natural healing power. Raw perilla oil, unlike general perilla oil, is made without heat so that yielded amounts and the flavor is lessen but is recommended for its nutritional aspects.