Tomorrow's leaf ashitaba leaf – the immortal herb that Qinshihuang looked for before two thousand years ag Ashitaba or Angelica keiskei is original from japan , also called “Tomorrow’s Leaf”. This herb is well known in Japan and they have done lots of great studies showing it’s healing properties and have come to call it the “Longevity Herb”. 1.Introduction Ashitaba is the oldest medicinal plant in Japan, but until the 1990s that the actual benefits were discovered by scientists. It has two main physiologically active flavonoid chalcones, namely 4-hydroxyderricin and xanthoangelolol. These chalcones have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-angiogenic and anti-diabetic properties by inducing cancer cell apoptosis. More and more people know about the Ashitaba as a super food, because of the rich nutrient ingredients. 2.Function Ashitaba contains lots of trace minerals, beta-carotene for boosting the immune system, also saponins, glycosides, flavonoids, and germanium which also help to boost the immune system, protein, coumarin to prevent excessive clotting, magnesium for good rest and enzyme production, and fiber for constipation. The entire plant is unique in the plant world due to its vitamin B12, which is usually not found in plant based food. This plant contains vitamin A, B vitamins, vitamin C, E, Biotin, Carotene, Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Protein, Pantothenic Acid. 3..How to distinguish the true Ashitaba The true Ashitaba will bleed bright yellow sap known as Chalcone when we cut the stem. Chalcone helps to purify blood, boost immunity, benefits cholesterol health, blood pressure health, contains anti-cancer and anti-aging, antioxidant properties.