The most obvious method to try might be drying the plant and using it as
smoker fuel. Additionally, since it appears you are seeking an oil
soluble substance, why not try extraction with sesame oil, a method that
is used for isolating floral perfumes. Your idea is so interesting, I
wonder if you can suggest sources for the plant or its seed?

Musashi wrote:

> It was very interesting news to me, because I just happened to plant a patch of
> Perilla in my garden this year and it is doing very well.  I have often grown
> Perilla, an aromatic plant that looks something like Basil or Mint.  Since I
> "just happen to have a bunch of it" and I also have bees (probably with mites),
> I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions about the best ways to proceed to
> experiment with using Perilla for bee mite control.