General Information Ashitaba is herb of Asian origin, herb belonging to the genus as Angelica Sinensis. One of the reasons this fast growing plant is called the Tomorrow Plant or Tomorrow Leaf is because it regenerates quickly - if you pick a leaf, another will grow tomorrow. Scientific Name: Angelica Keiskei Koidzmi Colloquial Names: Tomorrow Plant, Longevity Herb, Japanese Angelica, Chinese Angelica Ashitaba has been used in Chinese and Japaense medicine since the 15th century. One of the key healing powers of the Ashitaba plant is that it contains a high concentration of Chalcones, which are aromatic keytones, which confer potent antioxidant activity potentially exceeding that of red wine, green tea, or soy. Two specific chalcones found in Angelica are Xanthoangelol and 4-Hydroxyderricin. Chalcones are said to have properties which purify blood, strengthen immunity, reduce cholesterol and increases metabolism.* Ashitaba is also high in chlorophyll, which may help to promote mental clarity and help to decrease allergies.* The Angelica plant is also shown to have a very high ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) which means that as far as an anti-oxidant goes, this plant is stellar. With 11 vitamins, 13 minerals, chlorophyll, germanium, saponins, glycosides and chalcones, this super food packs a potent punch for your body. *These statements have not been approved by the FDA.
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