Food & Nutrition: 'Wondering About Wasabi'
Dr. Weil's Weekend Tips, January 22, 2011
Originally from Japan, Wasabi is a mustard-like substance that has therapeutic properties. For more, read below.
Wasabi comes from the root-like stem (rhizome) of wasabia japonica, a mustard relative that grows in streams and moist, shady areas of Japan and is now being cultivated in North America, especially in British Columbia. When freshly grated, authentic wasabi forms a light green, coarsely textured paste that is pungent and much more flavorful than the mix of horseradish, mustard and green food
coloring billed as "wasabi" in many restaurants. In addition, genuine wasabi has interesting therapeutic effects, including antibiotic properties and anti-inflammatory activity, and appears useful for relieving symptoms of seasonal allergies.
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