Ashitaba is native to the Izu islands in the temperate Pacific Sea. In
appearance, it is quite similar to its more commonly known relative,
garden angelica (Angelica archangelica). It grows wild in the sandy
beaches of these southerly Japanese Islands.
Ashitaba’s name, in Japanese (in English: Tomorrow's Leaf or Earth
Growth), refers to an interesting botanical fact. If its leaves are picked
in the morning, new leaves will be in place by the next morning. The plant
is incredibly vigorous and its name reflects this! Indeed it thrives in
roadsides and backyards without any care on the part of the gardener. The
Izu islanders have used this wild plant as both food and medicine since
the earliest times.
The tonic attributes of Ashitaba are thought to be of use to anyone in
need of a blast of vitality.
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
