Grown throughout southern Asia, it is revered in China and India where it was used medicinally for over two thousand years as a rejuvenate tonic in the treatment of memory loss, stress, worry, and foggy thinking. Indeed, folklore tells us that chewing on a few leaves daily keeps the mind fresh and the life long and vital. Traditionally, it was also used to treat leprosy and to promote the healing of burns, obstinate wounds, insect bites, rashes, seborrheic dermatitis, herpes sores, eczema, psoriasis, and dry, irritated skin in general. Modern herbalism uses it to treat ADHD as it promotes focus and grounding at the same time. The dried herb can be infused into sesame or coconut oil and rubbed into the scalp to calm the mind, promote sleep, and hair and nail growth. The leaves can be eaten raw as small, flavorful medicinal additions to salads or smoothies, added to soups, stri-frys, and stews (tastes like parsnip).