Asparagus - Health Benefits

   

ASPARAGUS

Overview

Asparagus is a plant. The newly formed shoots (spears), root, and "underground stems" (rhizomes) are used to make medicine. The shoots are also used as a food source.

Asparagus is used along with lots of fluids as "irrigation therapy" to increase urine output. It is also used to treat bladder infections (urinary tract infections) and other conditions of the bladder or urinary tract that cause pain and swelling. Asparagus is sometimes used to help with weight loss and to reduce high blood pressure.

Uses & Effectiveness

• High blood pressure. Early research shows that taking tablets containing asparagus root and parsley leaf does not reduce blood pressure. Also, it might increase the risk of side effects like stomach complaints, kidney pain, and swelling.
  
  
• Weight loss. Some early research shows that taking asparagus along with elderberry and elderflower might help to reduce weight and blood pressure in overweight people.
• Urinary tract infections.
• Swelling (inflammation) of the urinary tract.
• Increasing urine production ("irrigation therapy") when taken with lots of water.
• Joint pain and swelling that resembles arthritis (rheumatism).
• Hormone imbalances in women.
• Dryness in the lungs and throat.
• AIDS.
• Constipation.
• Nerve pain and swelling (neuritis).
• Parasitic diseases.
• Cancer.
• Preventing kidney stones.
• Preventing bladder stones.
• Acne.
• Face cleaning.
• Drying sores.