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Asparagus

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Asparagus officinalis

Description: Asparagus is a perennial plant native to Europe, northern Africa and western Asia. It is from liliaceae (asparagaceae) family. Young shoots are used culinarly and its rhizomes and root are used medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Cystitis RatingRating

    Asparagus is a diuretic; eliminates bacteria in urinary system. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Edema Rating

    Asparagus is a diuretic; reduces swellings, edema and water retention. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Gout Rating

    Asparagus dissolves uric acid; reduces uric acid levels. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Kidney stones Rating

    Asparagus is a diuretic and an antilithic for kidney stones; dissolves oxalic acid; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRating

    Asparagus is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antilithic (kidney stones) RatingRating

    Asparagus is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Laxative RatingRating

    Asparagus is a laxative; facilitates defecation by softening the stool. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antirheumatic Rating

    Asparagus is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diaphoretic Rating

    Asparagus is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take asparagus daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no clear information about safety of asparagus.

Available Forms

Asparagus is available in bulk form.

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