<p>Perilla, locally known as Bhangjeera, is a traditional herb cultivated in the mid- Himalayas. Perilla seeds are used for tempering as they significantly enhance the flavour of cuisines. They are also used to prepare spicy chutney while roasted Perilla seeds may also be consumed.</p>
<p>Perilla is considered a rich source of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.</p>
<p>Our Perilla seeds have been sourced from hill villages near Kapkot and Bageshwar towns in Sarayu valley of Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It has been grown under natural conditions by members of our women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and the seeds are extracted manually and sundried. It is collected from the SHGs by our women&rsquo;s Cooperatives and subsequently processed and marketed.</p>