Large Gynura Procumbens / Ashitaba ( Longevity Plant for Diabetes and High-Cholesterol )
Many people mistaken this plant as Ashitaba. This plant is actually called Gynura Procumbens. Please click here to see the true Ashitaba ( Tomorrow Leaf ). This is a very low maintenance, fast growing herb/vegetable that can be grown indoor and outdoor. The purpose of this plant is to incorporate it into your diet for a healthy life. As many generations of African and Asians have done traditionally. This plant is used as an herbal dietary supplement to help decrease cholesterol, blood glucose, hypertension, rheumatism, viral ailments, and other illnesses. The leaves are picked for salads, soups, or sauteed them to make a dish. They are also be made as tea and extract. Just keep in mind that this is just like any vegetables you buy at the market except this one has a lot of medicinal properties. So just be creative like you would with any of the vegetables!Here are some dishes to share with you:http://wendiland.myshopify.com/blogs/recipesIn Southern California, I have one growing in a 2