this cosmetic product uses edelweiss extract. some studies have found that the flower has whitening and anti-aging properties. 35,000 of the cosmetic products have been produced since it went on sale last year. >> translator: i didn't know there were cosmetics made from edelweiss but it seems like a good idea and worth trying. >> reporter: edelweiss is starting to draw attention for its medicinal properties too. researchers say the flower contains substances that can prevent cancer and hardening of the arteries. >> translator: the edelweiss is a very special flower for people living in the alpine region. it has a lot of potential. i'm sure it has other useful properties yet to be discovered. >> reporter: maybe a new song will be sung about the potential of the small mountain flower that has bloomed back to life in the harshountain ranges. nhk world, vienna. >>> waves along the east coast of the philippines are getting choppy due to a typhoon. sayaka mori gives us the details in the world weather forecast. >> the outer band is sta