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\n\"Wasabi\"
\n
(Photo: Getty Images)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Wasabi, the fiery sushi condiment has been shown to have an assortment of healing
\nbenefits. <\/p>\n

This member
\nof the cabbage family can do everything from help reduce the growth of bacteria that causes
\ncavities, increase circulation, and promote oxygenation of the
\ncellular tissue when topically taken to help you get
\n over a hangover<\/a>, plump a sexy pout when applied to
\nwomen’s lips, and act as an aphrodisiac when consumed by men! <\/p>\n

Historically, the potent plant was prided for its antimicrobial
\nproperties and used by Japanese natives to protect from food poisoning.
\nIt has also been proven as a natural antibacterial agent with a high
\nconcentration of potassium, calcium, vitamin C, and phytochemicals,
\nwhich strengthen the body’s antioxidant defenses and aid the skin
\nagainst free radicals.<\/p>\n

Its power transcends just ingesting, and wasabi has been shown as equally
\nbeneficial when applied topically to the skin. Which, naturally, made
\nthe skincare industry and its inexhaustible search for interesting
\nbeauty-making ingredients take note. <\/p>\n

Seduced by wasabi’s stimulating
\nnature, it has been added into a slew of skin care products and
\nincluded in facials and body treatments at spas across the country. <\/p>\n

Want
\n to test out this stimulating face
\n food<\/a> for yourself? Here’s how…<\/p>\n

Make your own:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nWasabi massage oil: Combine \u00bc cup vegetable oil and \u00bc cup light sesame
\noil in a small saucepan. Heat on low for 2 to 3 minutes or until warm
\nbut NOT boiling or smoking. Immediately remove from heat and stir in \u00bd
\nteaspoon wasabi paste. Be sure to use a wooden spoon since plastic can leach
\nout chemicals. <\/p>\n

Cover and let cool for at least 1 hour. Add 5 drops of
\nvitamin E oil (you can pop a vitamin oil pill if you have one), and stir
\n until mixed in. Massage!<\/p>\n

Buy it ready-made:<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Take your wasabi therapy to go with Lather’s
\n Wasabi Hand Washes<\/a> (you can even find the Lemongrass Wasabi Hand
\nWash on board Delta Air Lines flights). Naturopathica
\n Green Tea Wasabi Mask<\/a> helps to detoxify the face.<\/p>\n

Find it at a spa: <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Lake Austin
\nSpa
\nResort<\/a> in Austin, Texas, stimulates its guests with the Wonderful
\nWasabi and Green Tea Facial. You can even have your body wrapped in
\nthe stimulating spice in Las Vegas at Treasure Island with its Wasabi
\nGinger Wrap. <\/p>\n

Laurel House writes for Planet Green<\/a>, where a version of this post originally appeared.<\/em><\/p>\n

More on natural skin care:<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n