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Percent Ashitaba Powder contains the most valuable and characteristic element- "CHALCONE".
Ashitaba grown in Hachi Jo Island, Japan, with complete balanced
nutrition. It also, has complete nutrients including natural protein,
amino acid, vitamins, fiber, and minerals. It’s known as the "Treasure"
and the "King of Vegetables" of the Longevity Island. Hachi Jo Island
Ashitaba was also known as "Longevity Herb". Percent Ashitaba Powder is
made only from the tender baby sprouts of Ashitaba using 13:1
concentration, no additive, no preservative, 100% natural. Same quality
as in Ashitaba tablet.
Directions: 2 to 3 times a day, using the spoon provided (1.5g), mix with 200 cc of water, milk, or juice.
Important
Announcement: Our Percent Ashitaba Powder has been tested and proved is
a safe food - free of industrial chemical Melamine.
Certified Radiation FREE
Ashitaba is an Asian green vegetable rich in antioxidant - Chalcone. Recent studies in Japan and the U.S. have shown that the Chalcone in Ashitaba helps guard against common diseases.
The academic research group lead by Dr. Kimie Baba, MD, who is
an authority on Ashitaba have announced several research reports which
includes the publication in the 1990 Pharmacology Convention. The
findings of the research indicates that Hachi Jo Island Ashitaba does
not only contain rich and balanced vitamins minerals, food fiber and
amino acids, it also contains a newly found element- named "CHALCONE".
Donald Buhler and his colleagues at Oregon State University
found that minute amounts of Chalcone in hops were six times as potent
as those antioxidants found in citrus fruit, almost four times as potent
as those in soy, and two times more potent than those found in green
tea.
Due to Ashitaba's blood purifying and detoxifying properties,
cells stay healthy and thus metabolism, immune system, and all other
body functions, especially liver and kidneys, can maintain proper
balance, Hayano said. As a result, the aging process is retarded on a
cellular level and degenerative diseases are prevented.
"Ashitaba has been consumed as a vegetable and medicine for many
hundreds of years by inhabitants of Hachi Jo Island (Longevity Islands).
In Japan, Ashitaba is used to treat hypertension. As a diuretic, it has
no side effects such as western medicines frequently have. Ashitaba is
very useful in treating menstrual cramps and pains. It helps to make
menopause more comfortable," said Dr. Kevin Lance Jones, O.M.D. Further,
Ashitaba is useful in the treatment of a wide variety of gynecological
conditions and provides women with therapeutic alternatives to hormone
replacement therapy and hysterectomies.
Studies by Dr. Kimie Baba of Osaka University show that Ashitaba has
antibacterial, antiviral, anti-ulcer, anti-thrombus and strong
anti-tumor effects, inhibiting skin and lung cancer. The Biomedical
Group in Takara, Japan recently found that the plant can stimulate the
production of nerve growth factor (NGF) is an added benefit to diabetics
and to brain health.
"PerCent Ashitaba Tea" products are researched and developed by
Osaka Pharmaceutical University in Japan together with Hachi Jo Island
Agriculture Association, "Percent Ashitaba" products are made purely
from organically grown Hachi Jo Island Ashitaba. With the advanced
patented manufacturing technique (PAT1419841), we are able to offer you
the complete nutrition of Hachi Jo Island Ashitaba while still
maintaining its original flavor.
- What Is Ashitaba?
- Discovery of the Century: Ashitaba from Japan Hachi Jo Island (Longevity Island)
- Ashitaba,the extreme high quality, grows in the riches of Nature Hachijo Island.
- Hachijo Island is one of the Longevity Islands in Japan. In this
- Island, Ashitaba has been served as Japanese daily vegetable for many
- years. Authentic Ashitaba grows only on Hachijo Island and surrounding
- Japanese area.
- According to the ancient document of Hachijo Island, it is said that,
- "Ashitaba will grow up moreover, if they get a sea breeze." That is the
- proof that Ashitaba grows strongly by much mineral of seawater and it
- shows us a strong life force. We are very proud of the high quality of
- Hachijo Island's Ashitaba, that grows with the blessing of earth, sea
- and sun.
- The King of greenish yellow vegetables, Ashitaba is filled with Nutrition for the health.
- It is said that when you pick its leaves today, the new tender leaf will
- sprout tomorrow. It might be exaggeratedly, but it relatively grows
- faster than other vegetables.
- It has a strong life force and its effective nutrition is verified by
- the scientifical analysis. Ashitaba contains much Carotene, Vitamin,
- Mineral, Calcium and especially much Vegetable fiber which are superior
- to other greenish yellow vegetables.
- Ashitaba also contains the unique nutrition, Chalcone, you will see this yellowish element when you cut Ashitaba.
- This Chalcone has been realized that it has various effective
- functions.
- Ashitaba is the king of health vegetables, because its nutrition is
- above other vegetables and it has been expected of its features.
- Deliver from the Farm and Factory of Hachijo Island directly. Only the fresh sprout is used to process the products.
- There are many "Ashitaba products" in the market. But "Ashitaba Percent"
- products are high quality products and they were made from 100% pure
- fresh Japanese Ashitaba plants. Ashitaba Percent process the products
- by the fresh leaves that were grown at its own public farm, in its
- sanitary factory.
- Ashitaba Percent controls its quality with strict inspection from the
- Osaka University of Pharmacy or Japan's public inspection authority.
Research On Ashitaba
Note: Research was done on Chalcone from Ashitaba
plant and NOT on the Ashitaba Tea itself. Ashitaba Tea is produced from
Ashitaba plant.
Ashitaba, A Medicinal Plant and Health Method
By Kazuo Hida, Medicinal Plant Specialist
ASHITABA (Tomorrow's leaf) has its origins on the Island of
Hachijo where the warm tropical currents pass by on their way North to
meet the cold Arctic waters of the Pacific. How did Ashitaba come by its
name of tomorrow's leaf or weed. It was named for its ability to
reproduce its green stem and leaf almost on a daily basis.
Asitaba's scientific name, Angelica keiskei Koidzumi, comes from the
Latin name for Angel, and because of its godly effects that have given
it its notoriety. The population of Hachijo Island are known for their
longevity, living until the ripe old age of 90's. When all aspects of
their life style were analyzed the determination was that the
consumption of ashitaba was a heavy contribution to the extended
lifetime. As more study was conducted on the composition of this special
strain of angelica, ashitaba has been attracting more and more
attention from the scientific community.
Medicinal Value of this plant
The oldest written record of the medicinal value of Ashitaba appears in a
Chinese book listing the medicines that can be derived from grass. The
book was first published during the Ming Dynasty and was written by Dr.
Lee during his lifetime from 1518 to 1593 AD. This book was then
transcribed into Latin, English, German, Russian and became
internationally famous as a publication on Oriental Medicine. It was
brought into Japan and presented to the Shogun by Razan Hayashi in 1606.
Green plants such as Ashitaba are the basis of our energy conversion
life cycle. These green plants contain chlorophyll whth uses tho energy
from the sun to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and create a
by-product, starch. Chlorophyll has shown an ability to be an
anti-bacterial, aid in the production of blood, and an ability to help
heal wounds.
Ashitaba, which contains high levels of chlorophyll, is actually a weed,
and is used to existing under sever conditions such as high winds,
rain, high salinity, and generally bad weather. However, it is actually
these same conditions that train the ashitaba plant and build its
constitution so that it can produce the unique by-products that can help
keep the body and its functions in balance.
Ashitaba contains a yellow sap which contains chalcones that are unique
to this strain of angelica. It is these chalcones that are considered as
the active ingredients that give rise to ashitaba's use as a diuretic,
laxative, and aid to good metabolism.
Ashitaba also contains B 12, which is normally produced in animals and
not plants. It is this uniqueness that places ashitaba in the same
category as marine products such as marine algae instead of other land
based green plants. Vitamin B12 has been recognized for its ability to
promote the production of blood cells, increase attention span and
concentration, increase the production of growth hormone, and promote
the immune system so that it can fight off serious disorder; such as
cancer.
Research on the Effects of Ashitaba, Angelica Keiskei Koidzumi
By Dr. Kevin Lance Jones, L.Ac., O.M.D.
Little is known about the world of Herbal Medicine. Of all the plant
species in the world, only five percent (5%) have been cataloged. Of
that five percent that have been cataloged, a full one quarter (1/4) or
tweet - five percent (25%) have medicinal qualities. There is the
example of Taxol, an anti-uterine cancer drug that is derived from the
bark of the Yu tree.
Another shinning example of a newly discovered herbal medicine is
ASHITABA. Its name literally translates to "Early Growth" in Japanese.
It was named so because of its ability to grow very fast and exhibit a
strong Qi or energetic life force.
What is Ashitaba?
Ashitaba is indigenous to a small area called the Seven Islands of Izu.
It is a herbaceous plant that grows year round. This greenish yellow
vegetable has been mentioned in many ancient Japanese Medical Writings.
It has been consumed as a vegetable and medicine for many hundreds of
years by the local island herbalists. Ashitaba contains a variety of
vitamins, minerals, proteins and plant fiber. This powerful strain of
Angelica was unknown until recently. Only a few islanders knew of this
herb and kept it a guarded secret.With the coming of the information
age, news of this healing plant began to reach beyond the Seven Islands
of Izu. The leaves and stems are used to extract a yellowish liquid from
the plant.
The Properties and Therapeutic Uses of Ashitaba
In this section I will endeavor to explain the therapeutic actions of
Angelica Keiskei Koidzumi or Ashitaba in terms of Traditional Chinese
Medicine as practiced currently in the People's Republic of China. One
of the fundamental actions of Ashitaba is that it is great at activating
Qi and Xue (Blood). The application for this is apparent in the
treatment in the menstrual problems. It removes stagnation in the
uterus, which will help with many menstrual difficulties. It also
increases blood flow (activates Qi and Blood). This herb, which can be
used by it self alone, increases Kidney Yin and Yang Qi.
The increase of the Kidney Yang Qi will act as a diuretic and increase
the urine output. In Japan, Ashitaba is used to treat hypertension. As a
diuretic it has no side effects such as western medicines frequently
have. It increases the libido (sex drive) for those persons with Kidney
Yang Xu (deficiency). In terms of the increase in Kidney Yin Xu
(deficiency), this herb is wonderful in treating the problem of Peri-
menopause. With a Kidney Yin Xu (deficiency) one of the cardinal
symptoms in women is irregular or no menstruation. The usual four to six
years of peri menopause that women in their middle forties to early
fifties in age experience could be made much more comfortable with the
use of Ashitaba. Because this herb warms the uterus, it is very useful
in treating menstrual cramps and pain, regardless of the age of the
patient.
Ashitaba is a useful Lactagogue, that is, an agent which induces the
secretion of mother's milk. There is anecdotal evidence from Japan of a
cow that was fed Ashitaba and had record milk production. By analogy,
Ashitaba could be used with mastitis or low milk production after
delivery.
Ashitaba harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach. It helps to balance the
Earth element. There is a patient in Texas that has Insulin- Dependent
Diabetes that is currently taking the herb. He says that he now has to
use less Insulin because his blood sugar no longer spikes with attacks
of Hyperglycemia. Another Diabetes patient in Japan took Ashitaba for
six months and his blood sugar level droped from 400 mg./dL to 150
mg./dL. Dr. Baba at Osaka University School of Pharmacy has published a
paper showing the decrease of the rate of acid production in the stomach
with Ashitaba. In her paper he also showed a decrease in the severity
of stress related to stomach ulcers. The extract of Angelica Keiskei
Koidzumi also exhibited an anti-bacterial action.
Research in Japan has shown that Ashitaba has anti- viral properties.
At a 1993 Pharmacology Forum in Japan, it was reported that A a
demonstrated antiHIV activity.
The Active Factors in Ashitaba
Chalcones are the active factors in Angelica Keiskei Koidzumi. The two
that are in Ashitaba are known as Xanthoangelol and 4- Hydrooxyderricin.
These were discovered by Dr. Baba. These factors are found only in this
strain of Angelica and are derived from the yellowish liquid extract of
the leaves and stems. This differentiates it from any other strain of
Angelica.
Types of Angelica
The Angelica Family has a history as a medicinal herb and health food
since ancient times in both China and Japan. In Mainland China and
Taiwan the root of the Angelica Senesis has been popular for thousands
of years and is frequently called the "Woman's Ginseng." Ashitaba, has
an anti- viral property that is not present in Dang Gui (Tang Kuei). The
Ashitaba extract is a gentler medicine that can be taken frequently and
at bed time without the stimulating effect that Dang Gui has,
especially on women. Because it is gentler, it can be tolerated better
by peri- menopausal women.
Cancer Research and Ashitaba
Dr. Toru Okuyama at Meiji University, College of Pharmacy tested
Ashitaba on mice with tobacco- induced lung cancer and skin melanomas.
In this six month study the skin cancer mice were given an external
application of the Ashitaba extract. The article stated that the cancer
was controled-with this therapy. In the tobacco- induced lung cancer the
mice were given the extract of Ashitaba in fluid and food form. The
article stated that the lung cancer progression stopped with the oral
Ashitaba therapy.
Related Scientific Studies on Ashitaba Varieties
Anti-tumor-promotion by principles obtained from Angelica keiskei.
Okuyama T, Takata M, Takayasu J, Hasegawa T, Tokuda H, Nishino A, Nishino H, Iwashima A.
Department of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Meiji College of Pharmacy, Tokyo, Japan.
Potent anti-tumor promoter activity has been found in the nonpolar
extracts of the root of "Ashita-Ba", Angelica keiskei Koidz.
(Umbelliferae), which is eaten as a vegetable in Japan. From this active
fraction, two angular furanocoumarins, archangelicin (1) and
8(S),9(R)-9-angeloyloxy-8,9-dihydrooroselol (2), three linear
furanocoumarins, psoralen (3), bergapten (4) and xanthotoxin (5), and
three chalcones, 4-hydroxyderricin (6), xanthoangelol (7) and a novel
chalcone named ashitaba-chalcone (8), were isolated. Among these
compounds, two angular type furanocoumarins, 1 and 2, and three
chalcones, 6-8, suppressed 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate
(TPA)-stimulated 32Pi-incorporation into phospholipids of cultured
cells, whereas coumarins 3-5 were less effective. In addition, chalcones
6 and 7 were proved to have anti-tumor-promoting activity in mouse skin
carcinogenesis induced by 7,12-dimethylbenz[a]anthracene (DMBA) plus
TPA. Since chalcones 6 and 7 showed calmodulin-interacting property,
both chalcones may reveal anti-tumor-promoting activity via the
modulation of calmodulin involved systems. These chalcones may be useful
to develop the effective method for cancer prevention. Chem Pharm Bull
(Tokyo) 1991 Jun;39(6):1604-5
Antibacterial activity of two chalcones, xanthoangelol and
4-hydroxyderricin, isolated from the root of Angelica keiskei KOIDZUMI.
Inamori Y, Baba K, Tsujibo H, Taniguchi M, Nakata K, Kozawa M.
Osaka University of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan.
Two chalcones, xanthoangelol (I) and 4-hydroxyderricin (II), isolated
from the root of Angelica keiskei KOIDZUMI (Umbelliferae) showed
antibacterial activity against gram-positive pathogenic bacteria. The
activity of I on Micrococcus luteus IFO-12708 (minimum inhibitory
concentration (MIC), 0.76 microgram/ml) was the same potency as that of
gentamicin, which is used as a standard. Although the activity of both
chalcones on plant-pathogenic bacteria was lower than that of
streptomycin sulfate, used as a positive control, they also exhibited
growth-inhibitory effects. The antibacterial activity of I isolated from
Angelica keiskei KOIDZUMI is being reported here for the first time.
The growth-inhibitory effect of II on plant-pathogenic bacteria is also
reported for the first time in this paper. Pharmacol Ther 1991
Dec;52(3):331-63
Angelicins, Angular Analogs Of Psoralens: Chemistry, Photochemical, Photobiological And Phototherapeutic Properties.
Bordin F, Dall'Acqua F, Guiotto A.
Department of Pharmaceutical Science of Padua University, Centro di
Studio sulla Chimica del Farmaco e dei Prodotti Biologicamente Attivi
del C.N.R., Italy.
Angelicin and some of its derivatives are naturally occuring compounds
which show interesting photobiological properties. In this review
various aspects of angelicin and its derivatives have been reported. The
natural occurrence and the chemical synthesis both of naturally
occurring and synthetic angelicins have been reviewed. Photochemical and
photophysical properties of angelicins have been considered with
particular reference to the capacity to generate active forms of oxygen,
photoreactions with nucleic acids, proteins and unsaturated fatty
acids. Photobiological effects have been considered: skin phototoxicity,
antiproliferative effects, genotoxicity, ability to induce hemolysis in
erythrocytes, inactivation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganism
and of viruses. The ability of some angelicins to induce
photocarcinogenesis has been reviewed as well as in the activity as
photochemotherapeutic agents. J Altern Complement Med 2000
Dec;6(6):557-9
The Effect Of A Traditional Chinese Prescription For A Case Of Lung Carcinoma.
Kamei T, Kumano H, Iwata K, Nariai Y, Matsumoto T.
Shimane Institute of Health Science, Izumo, Japan. kamei@hanken.shimane-med.ac.jp
OBJECTIVE: To examine the effectiveness of Ninjin Yoei To (NYT;
Ren-Shen-Yang-Rong-Tang in Chinese medicine; Kotaro Pharmaceutical Co.,
Ltd., Osaka, Japan), one of the traditional herbal medicines, against
lung carcinoma. SETTING: The Nursing Center Himawari DESIGN, PATIENT,
AND PREPARATION: The regular dosage of NYT (15 g/d) was prescribed for 7
weeks to one elderly patient with lung carcinoma. The daily standard
dose of NYT is prepared from dried extract obtained from 12 crude
natural substances, ginseng, cinnamon bark, Japanese angelica root,
astragalus root, peony root, citrus unshiu peel, rehmannia root,
polygala root, atractylodes rhizome, schisanda fruit, poria sclerotium,
and glycyrrhiza. NYT is certified by the Japanese Ministry of Health and
Welfare. RESULTS: The tumor marker levels (CEA and CA19-9) decreased
and the scores of yin-yang and xu-shi inverted from negative and
positive during 7 weeks. The patient's cough disappeared and her
appetite recovered. CONCLUSION: NYT has a positive effect on life
expectancy for patients with malignancy. The diagnostic scoring system
in yin-yang and xu-shi and prescription of Chinese herb may be available
to gain control over a patient's health.
Biorheology 2003;40(1-3):395-9
Effect Of Angelica On The Expressional Changes Of Cytokines In Endothelial Cells Induced By Hyperlipidemic Serum.
Jing-Ping OY, Baohua W, Yongming L, Lei W, Jingwei Y.
Department of Pathophysiology, Medical College of Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430071, P.R. China. hybs@public.wh.hb.cn
The aim of this article was to examine the protective effect of Chinese
traditional medicine angelica on human umbilical vein endothelial cells
(HUVECs, ECV304) from injury induced by hyperlipidemic serum (HLS) and
to study the underlying mechanism. Spectrophotometer and
immunocytochemical methods were used to detect the content of nitric
oxide (NO) in suspension and expression of intercellular adhesion
molecule-1 (ICAM-1), transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFbeta1), basic
fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on the cell surface, respectively. After
incubated with 50 microl/ml HLS for 24 hours, expression of ICAM-1 and
bFGF in ECs was significantly increased, while expression of TGFbeta1
and the release of NO from ECs were significantly decreased. All these
effect of HLS on ECs can be reversed by angelica significantly. The
above effect of angelica may be related to its anti-atherosclerotic
action. Our findings provided experimental basement for the clinical
application of angelica to prevent the development of atherosclerosis.
Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2001;24(3):201-5
Effects Of An Angelica Extract On Human Erythrocyte Aggregation, Deformation And Osmotic Fragility.
Wang X, Wei L, Ouyang JP, Muller S, Gentils M, Cauchois G, Stoltz JF.
Group Cell and Tissue Mechanics and Engineering, LEMTA - UMR 7563
CNRS/INPL/UHP, 54500 Vandoeuvre-les-Nancy, France.
xwang@ensem.inpl-nancy.fr
In Chinese traditional medicine, angelica is widely used for its known
clinical effects of ameliorating blood microcirculation. But the
mechanism of these beneficial effects still remains unclear. In this
work the rheological behaviour of human erythrocytes treated by angelica
was studied in vitro. Normal RBCs incubated with an angelica extract at
different concentrations (5, 10 or 20 mg/ml) for 60 min at 37 degrees C
and then their aggregation, deformation and osmotic fragility were
measured with different recently developed optical techniques, namely
Erythroaggregometer (Regulest, Florange, France), LORCA (Mechatronics,
Amsterdam) and Fragilimeter (Regulest, Florange, France). Experimental
results show that angelica (20 mg/ml) significantly decreased normal
RBCs' aggregation speed (p<0.01) and could inhibit the
hyperaggregability caused by dextran 500. However, the strength of
normal RBCs aggregates were not influenced by angelica. When a calcium
ionophore A23187 (1.9 microM) was used to harden cell membrane, angelica
(20 mg/ml) could significantly (p<0.01) protect erythrocytes against
the loss of their deformability even it had no effects on normal RBCs
deformation. Finally angelica (5 and 10 mg/ml) decreased significantly
(p<0.01) normal RBCs osmotic fragility. In conclusion angelica plays a
rheologically active role on human erythrocytes, and this study
suggests a possible mechanism for angelica's positive effects against
certain cardiovascular diseases.
Arch Pharm Res 1991 Mar;14(1):87-92
Pharmacological Activities Of Water Extracts Of Umbelliferae Plants.
Kim CM, Heo MY, Kim HP, Sin KS, Pachaly P.
College of Pharmacy, Kangweon National Univ., Chuncheon, Korea.
In order to evaluate the pharmacological activities of Chinese medicine,
nine Umbelliferae plants were selected and their restoring activity
against dexamethasone-induced disorders, liver protective activity,
antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory activity and antimutagenic
activity were tested and compared. Angelica dahurica. Angelica acutiloba
and Ostericum koreanum showed various activities in these tests at the
dose used in this study.
"Ashita-Ba", Angelica keiskei Koidz. (Umbelliferae)
Analysis of Non-Polar Extracts
Angular Furanocoumarins:
Archangelicin - Angelicin and some of its derivatives are naturally
occurring compounds which show interesting photobiological properties.
In this review various aspects of angelicin and its derivatives have
been reported. The natural occurrence and the chemical synthesis both of
naturally occurring and synthetic angelicins have been reviewed.
Photochemical and photophysical properties of angelicins have been
considered with particular reference to the capacity to generate active
forms of oxygen, photoreactions with nucleic acids, proteins and
unsaturated fatty acids. Photobiological effects have been considered:
skin phototoxicity, antiproliferative effects, genotoxicity, ability to
induce hemolysis in erythrocytes, inactivation of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic microorganism and of viruses. The ability of some angelicins
to induce photocarcinogenesis has been reviewed as well as in the
activity as photochemotherapeutic agents.
J Altern Complement Med 2000 Dec;6(6):557-98(S),9(R)-9-angeloyloxy-8,9-dihydrooroselol
Linear Furanocoumarins:
- Psoralen
- Bergapten
- Xanthotoxin
Chalcones:
4-hydroxyderricin Anti-tumor-promoting activity in mouse skin
carcinogenesis via the modulation of calmodulin involved systems - Chem
Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 1991 Jun;39(6):1604-5 Antibacterial activity against
gram-positive pathogenic bacteria. - Pharmacol Ther 1991
Dec;52(3):331-63
Xanthoangelol anti-tumor-promoting activity in mouse skin carcinogenesis
via the modulation of calmodulin involved systems - Chem Pharm Bull
(Tokyo) 1991 Jun;39(6):1604-5 Antibacterial activity against
gram-positive pathogenic bacteria. - Pharmacol Ther 1991
Dec;52(3):331-63
A novel chalcone named Ashitaba-Chalcone
In Chinese traditional medicine, angelica is widely used for its known
clinical effects of ameliorating blood microcirculation. But the
mechanism of these beneficial effects still remains unclear. angelica
plays a rheologically active role on human erythrocytes, and this study
suggests a possible mechanism for angelica's positive effects against
certain cardiovascular diseases. Arch Pharm Res 1991 Mar;14(1):87-92
Pharmacological Activities Of Water Extracts Of Umbelliferae Plants.
Kim CM, Heo MY, Kim HP, Sin KS, Pachaly P.
College of Pharmacy, Kangweon National Univ., Chuncheon, Korea.
In order to evaluate the pharmacological activities of Chinese medicine,
nine Umbelliferae plants were selected and their restoring activity
against dexamethasone-induced disorders, liver protective activity,
antimicrobial activity, anti-inflammatory activity and antimutagenic
activity were tested and compared. Angelica dahurica. Angelica acutiloba
and Ostericum koreanum showed various activities in these tests at the
dose used in this study.
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Features
- Ashitaba is a specie of the celery family. The scientific name is known
- as Angelica Keiskei Koidzmi. There are numerous medicinal herbs of the
- same genus to which Ashitaba belongs, such as Radix Angelicae Sinasis,
- Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, Rhizoma Liguistici Chuanxiong, etc.
- Ashitaba can be found on the Edo Islands, especially Hachi Jo Island for
- the best quality. In the days of the Edo Era, the Hachi Jo Island
- Ashitaba was also known as the "Longevity Herb"
- Why is Ashitaba known as the "Longevity Herb" and Hachi Jo Island known as the "Longevity Island"?
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- Since ancient times, the residents of Hachi Jo Island were known for
- their longevity. They are rarely infected with modern diseases such as
- cancer, irregular blood pressure, strokes, cardia infarction, alzheimer
- disease, etc. Tracing the reasons for their longevity, they found the
- residents consumed raw Ashitaba as their daily vegetable to preserve
- their health. Records of Hachi Jo Island show that Ashitaba was the
- "Longevity Herb" that the First Emperor of China of the Chin Dynasty was
- searching for.
- What makes Ashitaba grown on Hachi Jo Island different?
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- The special soil of this volcanic island along with the black tide of
- the Pacific Ocean enrich the Ashitaba grown on Hachi Jo Island. Ashitaba
- grown in Korea, Taiwan and other areas have been tested to blossom
- pre-maturely (8~16 months), compared with Ashitaba grown on Hachi Jo
- Island which blossom around 4 years. The differences are the loss of
- nutrients and most importantly, the absence of the "Chalcon" element.
- This condition is similar to "Ginseng", which is best grown in Korea.
- Only Ashitaba grown on Hachi Jo Island is approved by medical study and
- research in Japan.
- What is "Chalcon"? What does it do?
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- Ashitaba contains a thick, sticky yellow juice, which is not found in
- other celery plants. This yellowish element in Ashitaba is neither a
- flower pigment nor a carotene, but rather two kinds of "Chalcon"
- conductors, named "Xanthoangelol" and "4-Hydroxyderricin". The main
- functions of the "Chalcon" are: purifies blood, strengthens immune
- system, monitors cholesterol level, regulates blood pressure, suppresses
- cytophy, antibacterial, prevents cancer, and promotes metabolism.
- What does "PerCent Ashitaba" mean?
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- In Hachi Jo Island, Ashitaba products are researched and developed by
- Osaka University of Pharmaceutical together with Hachi Jo Island
- Agriculture Association. They appointed Daiken Co., in Hachi Jo Island
- to manufacture Ashitaba with its patented technology (PAT: 1419841).
- Because this patented technology, all Ashitaba products contain 100% of
- its original nutrients, color and flavor. Nothing was lost or destroyed
- during this process, so the finished products is therefore called
- "PerCent" Ashitaba.
- Why is "PerCent" Ashitaba known as the "edible cosmetic"?
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- "PerCent" Ashitaba is valuable for purifying blood and strengthening
- damaged cells. Long time users also benefit from smooth skin. For
- post-surgery patients, the wounds heal faster with less scarring.
- Can I take "PerCent" Ashitaba with prescription medicine at the same time?
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- Yes, it is highly recommend. Taking Ashitaba daily can reduce the side
- effects of "drugs" or "treatments". Ashitaba provides balanced nutrition
- and also boosts the immune system.
- How to choose Ashitaba Product?
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- With all the different "Ashitaba" products in the market, consumers must
- wisely choose the Ashitaba product that is certified by an approved
- organization. The nutritional chart must indicate the date of the exam
- and the official certification number. We urge all consumers to compare
- the quality within before making your purchase.
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