Plant Information

Common Name: ASPARAGUS - GARDEN
Scientific Name: Asparagus officinalis

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R72.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Perennial with upright stems that appear in spring as stout fleshy shoots.
• Hardy plant that needs rich, well-drained soil in sun.
• Young 'spears' (shoots) are cut in late spring from established plants when about 23cm. high - and eaten fresh or juiced.

Culinary Uses

• Spears are steamed and served hot or cold as a vegetable, and pureéd or finely chopped in soups.

Parts Used

• Young shoots and rhizomes.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Strong diuretic - useful for variety of urinary problems, including cystitis
• Treat rheumatism and gout - flush waste products accumulated in the joints, out of the body into the urine
• Bitter digestive stimulant
• Mildly laxative and sedative
• Source of folic acid and selenium

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