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Asparagus
Asparagus officinalis
This page contains information on asparagus and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments, to treat ailments and problems such as kidney, bowel and liver problems.
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Family |
Asparagaceae |
Genus and specie |
Asparagus officinalis |
None noted.
Asparagus is a tuberous perennial with feathery foliage.
The young shoots and rhizomes are used in herbal treatments.
Asparagus is a bitter, restorative, and cleansing herb that acts on the kidneys, bowels, and liver. It contains asparagusic acid, which is nematocidal (destroys unsegmented internal parasitic worms).
- Internal use
- The herb is used medically for
- cystitis
- pyelitis
- kidney disease
- rheumatism
- gout
- and edema from heart failure
- Asparagusic acid contained in asparagus is used to treat schistosomiasis.
- Asparagus spears are steamed and served as hot or cold vegetables or pureed/finely chopped in soups.
- External use
- Aromatherapy and essential oil use
None noted.
To promote the interest and use of herbs and natural complementary health alternatives, we have included information on the following herbs.
Please note - although we discuss a wide variety of herbs, not all of them are used or sold by us.
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