It was year 2009 when my mom started experimenting with ashitaba, propagating its intake to our relatives and friends and constantly talking about her “new” discovery. My mom had started to grow ashitaba plant in our small garden in that year and has been taking a few leaves regularly for wellness. Many people are questioning “are health benefits of ashitaba for real?” Now we know the answer: yes.
True Story
One of my mother’s friend’s friend has introduced ashitaba to our family. They found out that ashitaba belongs to the one percent of plants around the world that are classified as medicinal. Because it had a history as an effective cure for gout, she advised my uncle to take ashitaba leaves to cure his gout pains.
This uncle of mine (brother of my mom) has been suffering from gout flare-ups since he was in high school. High uric acid levels runs in the family, and he’s just the only one who have been passed down to among the brood of eight.
The prime of his continuous gout attacks happened some time last year when he could not even drive himself to work for several weeks. His feet were swollen. Even walking felt like a chore, and he thought he was cursed by some evil spirits.
Before his knowledge on ashitaba, to live a seemingly functional life, he took maintenance medicine following the family physician and endured the pain. He researched on the Internet for alternative herbal medicine as he was afraid that Western medicine will only give him side effects later on. He found so many organic supplements to aid in improving his condition that he did not know which to choose. One day he learned about ashitaba and asked my mom about it.
He bought an ashitaba plant and also started growing it in their balcony under a shade (with no direct exposure from the sun). Every day, he takes fresh dry ashitaba leaves before meals. He also changed into a good lifestyle with a more balanced diet. Maybe his becoming to a vegetarian also helped ease down the gout attacks.
How Ashitaba Stops Gout
First you need to understand that gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. If you are a sufferer of gout attacks, this means that you have difficulty in eliminating uric acid so they build up in your joints, ligaments and tendons. They can be very painful and unfortunately, the pain takes quite a while to subside.
My uncle has been noted of the different pharmaceutical drugs that are available for treating gout. However, he is afraid to take them frequently because even doctors say that they can be very hard on the kidneys and are not for really designed and suited for long-term use. So people take alternative medicine (herbal medicine) as a resolve. Ashitaba is one of the most effective treatments to stop gout.
Ashitaba contains enzymes that help break food particles down. It also has anti-inflammatory agents. The chalcone, which is the yellowish sap found inside the stem and roots of the ashitaba plant, is responsible for inhibiting the inflammatory process.
So when you have decreased uric acid, you will have lesser gout attacks! If you continue this to fit in your lifestyle, chances are, you will eradicate gout forevermore.
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Good to hear about another interesting medical benefit Ashitaba plant can offer. how about arthritis?
There are no major differences between gout and arthritis. My uncle used to have gout arthritis targeting his joints wherein pain and swelling occurs.
thanks for sharing this helpful info and natural way of medicine
You're welcome and I hope you share the good news to others for inspiration.
Ashitaba can help in managing gout. I'll tell my relatives about this.
Old people pretty much will be inflicted by gout problem if they have been eating too much meat and beans during their youth. Your relatives can maintain good health by taking ashitaba. Thanks for sharing, in advance.
Wow! What's the percentage of your uncle's recovery since his intake of Ashitaba plants?
My aunt (70 years old now) has had gout for the longest time. I could probably recommend this to her, if it's available in Texas.
Right now he has minimal number of attacks compared to previous days of not taking ashitaba. I can say that he has been relieved about 60-70%.
I don't have the slightest idea on ashitaba plants' availability in the United States, but I'm pretty sure your aunt can access Amazon and purchase either the seeds of ashitaba (if she's okay to grow the plants and take care of 'em), the leaves (in packets), tea bags or the supplements. I also sell the ashitaba capsules (in bottles) and you can have her take them when she goes to the Philippines or deliver the item to her address (but that might be pricey).
Insightful post. Thanks for this. So this is basically an "herbal" alternative right? It always pays to consult the doctor before trying any alternative. Well, that's just my opinion. 🙂
You are right. Ashitaba might have side effects to some people. I've heard about rashes and itching that last for days.
Eureka! This is the one I need in case my gout comes back.
Yup, ashitaba can help you ease gout / arthritis. But right now you can already start taking ashitaba for health maintenance. Eat rich food, avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine and exercise more frequently for better self care. Most of all, take a rest when you need it. 🙂
oh! that's good to know that this plant can really provide good benefits to people with disease condition.
Yes, there are a lot of benefits ashitaba offers that's why it's called a super food and I regard it as a wonder plant. 🙂
My husband suffered an adverse reaction to one medicine used for gout that is why I am glad to know of this option.
For best results, you can consult your family doctor or general physician if ashitaba wouldn't have adverse effects on him. Some people who took ashitaba had skin rashes but not grave.
My dad has been trying to live with gout for years and he would be excited to learn about what the ashitaba plant can offer him. Thanks for this
Yup. Eating strawberries can also aid in minimizing gout attacks. You can recommend both to him. Hope he'll be well.
another awesome benefit of ashitaba!!
Yes. Ashitaba may be an answer to some people's health problems.
This is the first time I heard about the plant and thanks for the info.
Hi Claire. Thanks for reading. Welcome!
I didn't know na may ganito palang plant. It's good to be informed about this 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Hi Algene. This is a wonder plant and it's very interesting. 🙂
its just now that i heard about this curing effects of ashitaba.my concern now is its preparation.isit eaten raw ,a tea ,cook or blended.how many leaves needed in a day?
How do I know If the ashitaba plant is real not fake.Your anwers will be very much appreciated.
Is ASHITABA good for the eyes,eyesight?