One of my favorite adaptogens is Ashitaba. It has this deep green hue, but is light in taste, working well in both sweet and savory recipes. If you enjoy green tea, it’s a great addition. It can be as simple as adding it to water with a small dollop of raw honey, and that’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy this beauty tonic.
A Simple Green Tonic
Ingredients1/2 tsp. Sun Potion Ashitaba 1/2 tsp. Sun Potion Reishi 1 tbsp. Jasmine Tocos 1 tbsp. raw honey 10 oz. hot water |
MethodAdd Ashitaba, Reishi, Jasmine Tocos and raw honey into a cup Stir gently as you add the warm water |
Why Ashitaba Is So Renowned
Ashitaba is known in Japan as the “tomorrow leaf” — the story goes that if you pick a leaf today, a new one will have grown in its place by tomorrow. That vigor is part of why it has been traditionally valued as a daily green tonic herb. It naturally contains chalcones, a family of plant flavonoid compounds, along with B vitamins and chlorophyll, and every part of the plant is edible.
Ashitaba is a wonderful adaptogen for everyone, and especially welcome for vegans looking for another plant-based source of B vitamins.
You can also fold it into savory foods — like this Chlorella + Ashitaba Superpower Pesto.
You can add it to face masks to create an antioxidant-rich external potion, too.
Ashitaba + Solar Rose Water Face Mask
Ingredients1 tbsp. water |
MethodIn a clay bowl, combine a few sprays of Solar Rose Water and Ashitaba and mix well with a tablespoon or so of water to make a paste. Apply to your face and let sit for 15–20 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Afterwards, spray yourself with the Rose Water to hydrate your exfoliated skin, and enjoy the freshness! |
In Joy!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashitaba?
Ashitaba is a leafy green plant native to Japan, known as the “tomorrow leaf” for how quickly it regrows. It is traditionally valued as a daily green tonic herb.
What does Ashitaba taste like?
Light and green — milder than you’d expect from the deep color. It works in both sweet and savory recipes, and pairs naturally with green tea.
How do you take Ashitaba?
The simplest way is stirred into warm water with a little raw honey. It also blends well into tonics alongside Reishi and Jasmine Tocos, and into savory dishes like pesto.
Can you use Ashitaba on your skin?
Yes — mixed with rose water and a little water it makes a green, antioxidant-rich face mask paste.
Feature Photo courtesy of: Alexa Gray @alexagrayandco
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