According to Fukuoka food for samurai;
Anti –Aging Properties
Helps You Lose Weight
Fights Cancer
Regulates Diabetes
Lowers Blood Pressure
Flu Fighter
Good for Heart Healty
Boosts Immune System
Detoxifies Blood
Increases Metabolism
Helps Digestion
Aids the Central Nervous System
Nutritional Value of Ashitaba
Calories: 33 calories per 100 grams
Vitamin A: 66 ug
Vitamin E alpha tocopherol: 0.39 mg
Vitamin K: 75 ug
Vitamin B1: 0.02 mg
Vitamin B2: 0.04 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.02 mg
Vitamin C: 6.15 mg
Niacin: 0.21 mg
Folate: 15 ug
Panthothenic acid: 0.14 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Potassium: 81 mg
Calcium: 9.75 mg
Magnesium: 3.9 mg
Phosphorus: 9.75 mg
Iron: 0.15 mg
Zinc: 0.09 mg
Copper: 0.02 mg
Manganese:0.16 mg
