VOICED : Okinawan plant holds promise of

The video discusses the ghetto flower, a plant from Okinawa, Japan, known for its potential health benefits and contribution to the region's high life expectancy. Traditionally consumed in various forms, ghetto is believed to boost vitality and ward off colds. However, modern dietary habits influenced by Western fast food are impacting Okinawan health negatively. Efforts are underway to revive ghetto's popularity, including its use as a beauty tonic. There are also plans to expand its market internationally, potentially boosting the local economy.

What is the ghetto flower traditionally used for in Okinawa?

• As a staple food in daily meals

• For making alcoholic beverages

• To ward off colds and provide energy

• As a decorative plant

What did scientists discover about the ghetto flower's effect on worms?

• It made them more resistant to diseases

• It increased their lifespan by over 22%

• It improved their cognitive abilities

• It had no significant effect

What is one reason for the decline in life expectancy in Okinawa?

• Pollution in the environment

• Lack of access to healthcare

• Increased consumption of fast food

• Decrease in physical activity

How is the ghetto flower being used in modern beauty products?

• As an alcohol-free beauty tonic

• In sunscreen lotions

• As a natural fragrance

• In hair care products

What are the ambitions of local farmers regarding the ghetto flower?

• To replace all other crops with it

• To develop new varieties of the plant

• To use it exclusively in Okinawa

• To export it internationally