Never did I hear that prices of pharmaceutical drugs went down. The dilemma is, more and more people get sick, and new forms of diseases are sprouting like mushrooms in our backyard. Healthy lifestyle is difficult to achieve as the Filipino diet is more inclined to rice and meat; a sad reality for a known agricultural country.
Now, let's try to make things simple...
Have you heard about Ashitaba plant?
Originating from Japan, this plant is now starting to get popular because of the amazing and so many health benefits without those tedious and complicated preparations. Just get a leaf, wash n your faucet, then eat it! And amazingly, it tastes like guava fruit.
There are two variants of this plant, and unfortunately, the original Japan ashitaba (Angelica keiskei) is so rare in the Philippines. Mostly, you will find Gynura procumbens, characterized by smooth leaf profile and greener in color. Angelica keiskei has ridged leaves and secretes yellow sap when stem is cut. Also, it grows new leaf the next day after you remove one, that's why it's called "Tomorrow's leaf". It's very easy to plant and will cost you around PhP50 to buy a plant as big as in the pictures below.
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| Ashitaba plants in our frontyard |
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| Gynura Procumbens |
MORE INFO can be found here.
BENEFITS:
-immune system stimulation
-promotes healthy function of the stomach and intestines, anti-viral and anti-bacterial activity
-reduces inflammation
-help cleanse the blood
-regulate blood sugar levels (anti-diabetic action)
-promote healthy cholesterol levels (decreasing unhealthy LDL cholesterol)
-stimulates the production of Nerve growth Factor (NGF) FOR EXCELLENT NERVE FUNCTION
-suppresses cell growth abnormalities such as tumors (as seen in cancer)
-helps decreases high blood pressure
-removes toxic wastes from the body,aids natural sleep cycles
-improves visual acuity and provides peri-menopausal relief
-an interesting side benefit many users of ashitaba have reported their skin feels smoother and much healthier
HISTORY
Tomorrow's Leaf was discovered in Hachijo Island (Japan). The plant grows richly in great abundance. Once you pick one today, tomorrow you will see it start to grow a new life. An 80-year old medical doctor who was suffering in his last stage of lung cancer found this plant during his trip to Hachijo Island. He became curious with the leaf until he picked some, ate it and noticed that the leaf gave him great improvement in his health until he was finally cured.
He did deep research and discovered that the leaf has abundant organic elements. He wrote all the data of his research including his experience with Tomorrow's Leaf. He found out also the value of the leaf – as herbal medicine, that can cure a lot of other illness. It is also being used in different varieties of daily food preparations.
INDICATION
Lungs / Cough / Asthma / Digestive System / Intestine / Kidney / Kidney Stones / Urinary Tract Bleeding / Liver / Gall Bladder / Hepatitis / Gall Bladder Stones / Help Suppress Growth of Cancer Cells / Hemorrhoids / Constipation / Diarrhea / Vomiting / Blood Poisoning / Septicemia / Fertility Problems / More Balanced Blood Cells / Help in Recovery of Bone Injuries / External Wounds / Skin Allergy / Rheumatism / High Cholesterol Levels / High-Low Blood Pressure / Diabetes.
PREPARATION:
For Prevention:
Option 1: use 1 or 2 fresh leaves, wash with salt water, rinse with clean water, chew the leaves and drink water
Option 2: use 1 or 2 fresh leaves, wash with salt water, rinse with clean water, cut in small pieces, add to fruit juice. Drink a cup of it 1 to 2 times a day
Option 3: for dry leaves, boil in water, drink 1 cup size 3 times a day. Leaves can be eaten after boiling
For Curing:
Use 4 leaves and follow same procedures as above. Note: do not drink any tea after taking the leaf. Allow 4 hours.
Tea Preparation
Brew tea with fresh or dried ashitaba leaves, flowers and stems. To use fresh plant material, chop it into small pieces and then place one to two tablespoons of this material into a teacup. Then pour boiling water over it and allow it to steep for five to 10 minutes before you drink it. To use dried plant material, use only one teaspoon of the plant per cup. Steep in the same way as for fresh tea.
What medicinal plants have you tried to be effective against various ailments? Please share your experiences and insights in the comments section below.
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