Ashitaba, Mystical Reiso of Japan
Ashitaba (Angelica keiskei koidzumi), Mystical Reiso* of Japan *Reiso, “A mysterious or mystical herb or plant.” Ethno botanical: According to ancient documents, the gene-center of Ashitaba is Hachijojima, an island in the Izu archipelago, a moist subtropical region located southerly to Japan. This island is well-known as the “Island of Longevity.” Historically, inhabitants consumed an austere diet composed…
