The health benefits and uses of the Ashitaba Plant also known as tomorrow leaf.
1. Ashitaba grows in Japan and has been used as a natural medicine for over 400 years. It is often confused with a similar looking plant known as longevity spinach.
2. It one of the healthiest foods known to man, however it has a bitter taste which often discourages people from eating it.
3. It is commonly used fresh or dried to make a superfood tea. Which can be mixed with other healthy foods for a better flavour.
4. When cut, Ashitaba releases a healing sap which can be used on wounds and cuts to prevent infections.
5. It has been shown to help improve the central nervous system of the body.
6. Ashitaba tea can be drank regularly to treat infections such as cold and flu.
7. It is also a diuretic, which allows the body to releases excess water weight, making you feel better, and having better digestion.
8. The liquid in the leaves contains high amounts of vitamins a, b, c, e and carotenes, minerals and chlorophyll.
9. These properties allow it to be antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory. Making it excellent for healing the body.
10. If you suffer with anaemia, Ashitaba will help to combat this due to the high presence of iron, calcium and potassium. The proteins will also help to build muscle when exercising.
11. It has a high concentration of vitamin B12, which helps the brain in a variety of different ways. Concentration and clarity of thought is increased, as well as having better control over emotions and memory.
12. Chalocones inside ashitaba leaves help diabetics to regulate glucose in the body.
13. It also prevents and treats osteoporosis.
14. In order to consume these leaves you may wish to drink ashitaba tea once per day, or you could blend the leaves to create a delicious smoothie, by adding some healthy fruits and vegetables.
15. The roots and stems of the plants are also highly nutritious, and can be cooked into delicious meals, such as doba noodles. It is also used in sweets due to its nutty flavour.
16. You can buy Ashitaba as a plant, dried or in powders and capsule form.
17. Ashitaba grows extremely fast, in fact as soon as the leaves are cut, fresh leaves grow in their place overnight, hence the nickname tomorrow leaf.
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