Wasabi
What is Wasabi?
The Wasabi plant, also known as Japanese horseradish, grows naturally along stream beds in mountain river valleys in Japan. Its root is used as a condiment and has an extremely strong flavor. Its hotness is more akin to that of a hot mustard rather than the capsaicin in a chili pepper, producing vapors that stimulate the nasal passages more than the tongue. Wasabi is used in sushi to prevent raw fish from going bad.
Wasabi's Benefits for Skin
Historically, the potent plant has been known to keep fish fresh and has been proven as a natural preservation system with a high concentration of potassium, calcium, vitamin C and phytochemicals, strengthening the body's antioxidant defenses and aiding the skin against free radicals.
