Perilla seed composition

A composition of matter comprising a shelf stable, partially defatted, perilla frutescens derived, whole grain flour comprising minerals and 2 to 8 percent of native seed oil, 35 to 45 percent protein, and 35 to 45 percent fiber, wherein the perilla frutescens derived, whole grain flour is made by pre-milling or roller press flaking perilla frutescens seed in the absence of oxygen to obtain a cracked seed biomass and subjecting the cracked seed biomass to supercritical fluid CO2 extraction to produce the flour with or without lipophilic and/or hydrophilic antioxidants.

A method of treating gastrointestinal irregularities or cardiovascular disease in humans or animals by administering an effective amount of a dietary supplement, food or beverage that has added thereto a composition comprising a shelf stable, partially defatted supercritical CO2 fluid solvent extracted whole grain flour derived from a cracked biomass of perilla frutescens, the flour comprising minerals and 2 to B percent of native seed oil, 35 to 45 percent protein, and 35 to 45 percent fiber.