> Supplement Index > Asparagus / Asparagus officinalis L. / Sparrow grass > Asparagus General Information Asparagus Uses & Scientific Evidence For Asparagus Dosage Information Asparagus Safety & Interaction Information Buy Asparagus Supplements and Products - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagus General Information Ancient Grecians and Romans used Asparagus for its diuretic properties. It helps flush out the kidneys and help prevent the formation of kidney stones. Hippocrates highly regarded Asparagus as a medicinal plant that was used for treating all kinds of conditions from toothaches to healing certain types of cancer. This plant contains vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, iron and folic acid. Chinese pharmacists save the best Asparagus roots for their families and friends, believing that it will increase feelings of compassion and love. In India, it is used to promote fertility, reduce menstrual cramping, and increase milk production in nursing mothers. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagus Uses & Scientific Evidence For Today, Asparagus is still used as a diuretic, and although there is no scientific evidence, it has also been used to purify the blood. It works great in treating kidney stones and urinary tract infections. Sometimes Asparagus is used as an aphrodisiac because the root of this plant contains steroidal glycosides that directly affect hormone production and can very well influence emotions. Due to its high folic acid content, eating young Asparagus shoots and seeds will help in the production of new red blood cells. This plant can be used to treat gout, dropsy, rheumatism, nausea and calms an upset stomach. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagus Dosage Information The standard daily dosage is 1 1/2 ounces to 2 2/3 ounces of the chopped stem and roots. Strengths of commercial formulations will vary. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Asparagus Safety & Interaction Information Asparagus is generally regarded as safe when taken in the recommended doses; however, if your kidneys are inflamed or if you have diarrhea, do not use Asparagus. Do not take Asparagus supplements if you have kidney disease. If you have a weak heart or poor kidneys it is best to consult with your physician for the best treatment options for your condition. Sometimes Asparagus can cause dermatitis. Safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Asparagus Supplements and Products Below