Ashitaba is a medicinal plant that has been used in Japan for a period of over 400 years. The plant contains a collection of minerals and vitamins and is easily one of the healthiest foods on the planet. A number of the minerals that can be found in this plant include calcium, potassium, melatonin, and chlorophyll while vitamins include vitamins A, B, C, and D. The plant is also made of antioxidants that are commonly referred to as chalcones. It has been observed that the plant can regrow cut leaves overnight hence the name "tomorrow leaf" and is a sign of its health potency. Outlined in the paragraph are some main advantages of the use of Ashitaba to the body.
The intake of Ashitaba is known to decrease the speed of aging significantly. The aging process of the body is contributed to by a number of factors one of them being the presence of free radicals in the body. The use of oxygen by the body produces free radicals which are unstable molecules . Free radicals are harmful to the body since they weaken cell walls and disrupt living cells. The consequences of this actions by free radicals manifest in physical form as the aging of a person. The only way to handle these free radicals in the body is the use of antioxidants which disable them hence protecting the cells. Due to the high level of concentration of antioxidants in Ashitaba, it is the best solution to the problem that free radicals in the body cause.
Another advantage that comes with the intake of Ashitaba is the prevention of cancer. One of the key causes of cancer in the body is free radicals. The properties of the antioxidants found in Ashitaba have shown anti-cancer effects. Xanthoangelol is said to have toxic effects on two types of cancer cells. Xanthoangelol is a calchone that occurs in the stem of the Ashitaba plant.
Taking Ashitaba frequently will have significant and positive effects on the immune system. Ashitaba belongs to a class of substances referred to as anti-inflammatories that are known to prevent diseases such as arthritis and also play a key role in the reduction of muscular and joint pain. Because the plant is antibacterial, the application of its sap to an open wound can accelerate the process of healing. The plant is also effective when it comes to treating the symptoms of the cold and flu. Another advantage of the Ashitaba is its stimulation of the production of the Nerve Growth Factor. This improves the central nervous system of a person.