ASHITABA Overview Information
Ashitaba is a large herb that grows primarily in the central region of Japan. Its root, leaf, and stem are used to make medicine.
Ashitaba is used for “heartburn” (gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD), stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gout, constipation, and hay fever. It is also used for cancer, smallpox, fluid retention, blood clots, and food poisoning. Women use it to increase the flow of breast milk.
The fresh leaves and dried powder are used as food.
How does it work?
There is not enough information to know how ashitaba might work. Some chemicals in ashitaba seem to work as antioxidants. Other chemicals might block secretions of stomach acid. But most research has been done on animals or in test tubes, not people.
ASHITABA Uses & Effectiveness 
Insufficient Evidence for:
- “Heartburn” (gastroesophageal reflux disease, GERD).
- Stomach ulcers.
- High blood pressure.
- High cholesterol.
- Gout.
- Constipation.
- Allergies.
- Cancer.
- Smallpox.
- Food poisoning.
- Other conditions.
ASHITABA Interactions
We currently have no information for ASHITABA Interactions
ASHITABA Dosing
The appropriate dose of ashitaba depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for ashitaba. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
