BECAUSE of the excitement generated by the Tomorrow Leaf, one guesses that so many people are indeed looking for relief from the many ailments that plague them or their loved ones. Of course, my doctors always stress that the best way to avoid getting sick is to simply diet (eat the right food and avoid junk food) or exercise (walk walk walk, or just move move move!).
But then, weak mortals that we all are, we do indulge once in a while – sometimes more than just once in a while--in delicious ice cream, candies, pork rinds, and many other wonderful food that add to our weight and calorie levels. Thus, the rush to look for those “miracle herbs” like the Ashitaba medicinal plant that seems to tackle so many of the ailments that plague us in this modern age.
One day, I requested Wilson Ang, the generous proprietor of Bio-Research, to lend us his lovely daughter Charlene to deliver a short spiel on the Ashitaba plant to the Tahanan Village Garden Club. She came with some fifty newly established plant stems and proceeded to explain the history of the plant and its healing properties.
Needless to say, the Ashitaba has quietly become a hit in our village and is now sought after by many of its residents, especially since the once young contemporaries who settled the village have grown older over time. Others took our advice and have gone to Bio-Research in Sucat to obtain their own plants for both propagation and ingestion.
I am now supplying some pictures taken during this turnover that took place a fortnight ago.
The first picture shows a newly established cutting of the Ashitaba plant. These plants can grow into small bushes that one can use for pruning to obtain new stems and for the harvesting of leaves.
The second picture shows the plants when they arrived, in a small box.
The third picture shows Ms Charlene Ang together with some members of the Tahanan Garden Club and others who attended the turnover.
The last picture shows the temporary planting site until the one being set up in a nearby place under the full sun would be available.
BECAUSE of the excitement generated by the Tomorrow Leaf, one guesses that so many people are indeed looking for relief from the many ailments that plague them or their loved ones. Of course, my doctors always stress that the best way to avoid getting sick is to simply diet (eat the right food and avoid junk food) or exercise (walk walk walk, or just move move move!).
But then, weak mortals that we all are, we do indulge once in a while – sometimes more than just once in a while--in delicious ice cream, candies, pork rinds, and many other wonderful food that add to our weight and calorie levels. Thus, the rush to look for those “miracle herbs” like the Ashitaba medicinal plant that seems to tackle so many of the ailments that plague us in this modern age.
One day, I requested Wilson Ang, the generous proprietor of Bio-Research, to lend us his lovely daughter Charlene to deliver a short spiel on the Ashitaba plant to the Tahanan Village Garden Club. She came with some fifty newly established plant stems and proceeded to explain the history of the plant and its healing properties.
Needless to say, the Ashitaba has quietly become a hit in our village and is now sought after by many of its residents, especially since the once young contemporaries who settled the village have grown older over time. Others took our advice and have gone to Bio-Research in Sucat to obtain their own plants for both propagation and ingestion.
I am now supplying some pictures taken during this turnover that took place a fortnight ago.
The first picture shows a newly established cutting of the Ashitaba plant. These plants can grow into small bushes that one can use for pruning to obtain new stems and for the harvesting of leaves.
The second picture shows the plants when they arrived, in a small box.
The third picture shows Ms Charlene Ang together with some members of the Tahanan Garden Club and others who attended the turnover.
The last picture shows the temporary planting site until the one being set up in a nearby place under the full sun would be available.
Is the ashitaba plant indemic to the Phil?
From the picture it looks like the common plant in our barrio here is Zamboanga del Sur.
my wife is deeply bothered by diabetes could you please help me resolve this..many thanks to you all..
i am from aurora province. any place where can i get one?
I am very much interested in the Ashitaba plant. Where can I get this plant?
Hi.
Is there another source of this plant aside from Bio-Research in Sucat -- preferably in QC area? (Sucat is too far!)
Thanks.
sir:
the picture of ashitaba here is far different from pictures of ashitaba in other websites. they are more of celery-like. why?
Sir;
The photo of Ashitaba in your columns does not match the description from website I browse, it decribes as follows:
The oldest written record of the value of Ashitaba appears more than 2000 years ago. Of the many thousands of plants that are known, Ashitaba belongs to the elite 1% category considered to be medicinal plants. A unique, celery-like vegetable of the Angelica family, Ashitaba is found in several places in Asia where the rich volcanic soil encourages plant growth. it's name means "tomorrow's leaf" due to it's ability to grow very fast, exhibiting a strong energetic life force or Qi. In China, Ashitaba has a very long history of use to purify the blood; detoxify the liver; cleanse the colon; improve lung function; enhance blood circulation; and to relieve muscle, joint, and nerve discomfort. From the Ming Dynasty to the Shogun warriors, the Ashitaba plant has traveled from China to Japan where it has been a well guarded secret for hundreds of years. In a ring of islands called the Izu Islands, a plant which the residents call the “longevity herb” thrives despite the desolate and rocky environment, an environment so harsh that it used to be a place of exile where criminals and social outcasts were relegated. As punishment, the exiles were forced to withstand poor diets and hard labor, foraging their food from the rock and sand. Records indicate that despite harsh circumstances, the exiles were healthy and lived long lives. The local herbalists attribute this unusual healthfulness to the continual consumption of Ashitaba in their diet. The powerful nutrients, antioxidants, and energetic life force of the Ashitaba plant truly is amazing!
Hi Mr Fernandez,
Please compare your Ashitaba plant picture with say the picture in www.kinmen.gov.tw or www.ashitabagreen.com. There is a bit of difference as to the plant structure.
It is nice to know that it is available for free for Bioresearch site.
Thank you for raising awareness to the Ashitaba plant.
AM INTERESTED PLEASE SEND MORE INFORMATIUON.
AM DIABETIC, HIGH B/p, bLOCKED ARTERIES.
Dear Sir,
We read with much interest your article about the Ashitaba plant. Most of the family members have stomach/digestive problems so we want to try partaking of the healing qualities of the Ashitaba.
May we request for the exact location of Bio Research at Sucat Paranaque? Your son Jayvee mentioned in his blog that we can bring a printout of your article of the Ashitaba plant and we can avail for free the plant which we can propagate here at home.
Thank you and looking forward to your feedback.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Lim
Good noon sir, I am from General Santos City and is interested in this plant. May I know where can I buy or ask for this plant? I wanted to propagate this in my small lot here in GenSan.
thank you very much for your article,my wife need this miracle leaf she is been in and out of the hospital due to diabetes her suger level is fluctuating everyday,could you provide me the address of bio reasearch so I could avail of this ashitaba plant.Your effort and Wilson will be rewarded not by us but by GOD ALMIGHTY.
First of all, the picture my son took was of a newly cut/ transplanted stem of ashitaba. The fully grown plant is much more luxuriant, of course. In our case, however, the plants never reach full growth because we constantly prune to create new stems and also keep harvesting plants. You probably saw a picture of fully developed plants. Moreover, friends who planted theirs in the Tagaytay area say that their plants there create humunguous size leaves....really big.
Bio-Research is closer to the Eastern side of Sucat, close to Trinity Memorial Chapels and the road leading to the Municipio. It is a large structure with both a Bio sign and also Caprari pumps, one of the products they represent.
For QC residents, check the Manila Seedling Bank. I hear that they might have some available, but not for free.
Sir what kind of ashitaba is this? Is it the Angelica Keiskei or the Angelica Sinensis or another kind? Thanks.
Sir, i have the same question with others'. Is your variety of ashitaba same with variety in other websites? Actually I have one (same as yours), brought home by my daughter - i am just curious if the one i have is an ashitaba plant bec it does not look the same with other pictures...
thank you very much
I really have no idea there are a lot of kinds of Ashitaba. I heard that this plant really have this therapeutic property. It is good that there are a lot of research now that will soon prove its effect.
Good pm Sir, I am from Cebu City and is interested in this plant for my research study. May I know where can I avail or buy for this plant? Thanks a lot!
With all due resect I don't think it is ashitaba. It is "Gynura procumbens". It has many beneficial health benefits including lowering effect on blood sugar and lipid levels. Check this blog to learn more about it.
http://nileherb.blogspot.com/2008/09/gynura-procumbens-lour-sambung-mjawa.html
I'd like to know if there is somoene here in Honolulu, Hawaii who is willing to share a
I'm interested in growing ashitaba. Would appreciate much if somone can provide any info on where to get ashitaba plant in oahu.Hawaii.
Mahalo!
vr/Parrish
gud eve..
i just sir to ask if every holiday, research center where you are located is open?
Yes, I agree, to avoid getting sick and getting fat you must take care at the food you eat, and this is true...we must walk walk walk and so on...but sometimes is so tempting to eat junk food...
Thanks for the info I got and I hope more about ashitaba shall be posted in the internet esp how to take it, dry or fresh, quantity, etc.
Dear Sir Digoy Fernandez
May we know where and whom we can request for authentication of Ashitaba plant since we will be using Ashitaba plant as one of our plant samples in our research study/thesis.
Thank you!
I am interested to read about your column. I have abundant supply of ashitaba in my garden, its very healthy and growing anywhere , but do not have right information about its benefits. thanks for the information.
I have Ashitaba plant taken from Bioresearch and is now propagating it.
I am from Los Angeles CA. I just want to find where can I get and Buy this plant in LA CA.
How would I go about purchasing the Ashitaba plant? Thank you.
Awsome article, it's my pleasure to read your blog.
Keep us posting, good work
Interesting post
Absolutely amazin man! I posted some comments before anyway, because lots of your stuff is really informative.
Loved the review you have written here. Is there anything else to say on this subject?
Tomorrow Leaf was discovered in Hakkejema(Hakkajima) (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 years old Japanese medical doctor who was suffering in his last stage of lung cancer found this plant during his trip to Hakkajima. Some people say that they use this plant in drug rehab treatment centers to help people get rid of their addictions. I never saw it but it seems plausible.
I requested Wilson Ang, the generous proprietor of Bio-Research, to lend us his lovely daughter Charlene to deliver a short spiel on the Ashitaba plant to the Tahanan Village Garden Club. She came with some fifty newly established plant stems and proceeded to explain the history of the plant and its healing properties.
Best regards, Alex CEO of youtube downloader
I think this is so good how this works. There is so much to learn from this in the future. Keep up the amazing work on this. North Myrtle Beach Condos
I am interested to read about your column. I have abundant supply of ashitaba in my garden, its very healthy and growing anywhere , but do not have right information about its benefits. thanks for the information.
Best regards, Katya, CEO of mp3 burning software, iscsi for dummies
my two brother-in-laws grows ashitaba (and they have abundantly propagated it)..I was so skeptical to try it before because i don't know its medicinal value. but it has lowered their blood sugar levels in such a dramatic way and such other illnesses the family have(skin disorders, etc..).In fact, Some family members stopped using synthetic drugs and used ashitaba as replacement (effective!!!).
They ate it like like fresh green salads.I also enjoy eating it because it taste just like lettuce or edible ferns. I have been using it for a week now and i have observed that I have a good digestion.I am already propagating it in 2 pots and there are 4 more stems from it ready to be transplanted!!!
Happy Growing and happy eating!!!There's no harm trying it.It may help you lower or cure some of your sickness and illnesses..anyway its edible..
my two brother-in-laws grows ashitaba (and they have abundantly propagated it)..I was so skeptical to try it before because i don't know its medicinal value. but it has lowered their blood sugar levels in such a dramatic way and such other illnesses the family have(skin disorders, etc..).In fact, Some family members stopped using synthetic drugs and used ashitaba as replacement (effective!!!).
They ate it like like fresh green salads.I also enjoy eating it because it taste just like lettuce or edible ferns. I have been using it for a week now and i have observed that I have a good digestion.I am already propagating it in 2 pots and there are 4 more stems from it ready to be transplanted!!!
Happy Growing and happy eating!!!There's no harm trying it.It may help you lower or cure some of your sickness and illnesses..anyway its edible..
Flowers and herbs are a very important to medical care if you actually care about a naturist approach on the matter. I see many people today that prefer a pill than a plant to treat their problem. If you would ask me, I would always prefer a flower instead.
Quite interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing such amazing thoughts.
Faxless Loans
Excellent post.I want to thank you for this informative read, I really appreciate sharing this great post. Keep up your work.
loan modification
Thanks for the nice blog. Keep sharing such ideas in the future as well. This was actually what I was looking for, and I am glad to came here! Thanks for sharing the such information with us
anniversary messages
Actually, Ashitaba.is a plant that really has therapeutic property. Can you tell me where should I get this plant?
Website promotion India