Asparagus Root (0.5% Asparagosides)

History:

Asparagus, the well-known table delicacy, is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the eastern Mediterranean area; and now over one-hundred and fifty species are cultivated throughout much of the world. Interestingly, most species contain asparagine, the constituent that gives the urine a characteristic odor in those who lack the gene to break it down. The botanical specific, officinalis, was bestowed on the plant to recognize its status as "official" with a long commercial history in herbal therapy. In ancient times, it was greatly esteemed as a nutritious vegetable by the Greeks and Romans. In 200 B.C., Cato, in his On Farming, gave directions for growing Asparagus that are similar to those in a modern manual of agriculture, and there is a recipe for cooking Asparagus in the oldest surviving book of recipes, Apicius's third-century A.D. work, De Re Coquinaria. Woody, thick-rooted crowns bear buds that produce tender spears, which may reach a height of five feet. Those short, thick rootstocks send up the tender, young shoots that we enjoy as vegetables. Young shoots are steamed and served hot or cold as a vegetable and pureed or finely chopped in soups. The parts of Asparagus officinalis that are used by herbalists are the rhizomes (root), young shoots and leaves. Traditional Chinese herbalists believe the plant will impart feelings of love and compassion, and Chinese pharmacists save the best roots of this plant for their families and friends. A. officinalis has been cultivated for over two thousand years as a highly nutritious vegetable with great therapeutic value. Asparagus contains compounds called steroidal glycosides (asparagoside), substantial amounts of folic acid and other B-vitamins, ascorbic acid, alanine, alpha- and beta-carotene, alpha-linolenic acid, arginine, asparagusic acid, essential oil, asparagine, arginine, tyrosine, flavonoids (kaempferol, quercetin, rutin), resin, zinc, phenylalanine, potassium, calcium, selenium, magnesium, iron, silicon, monounsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, diosgenin, fiber, glucose, glycine, inositol, inulin, iodine, trace amounts of oxalic acid, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycine, manganese, sulfur, tryptophan, tyrosine, tocopherol and tannin.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, one (1) to two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Do not take Asparagus Root Herbal Supplement when kidneys are inflamed, as its diureic properties increase the rate of urinary production. Do not use Asparagus Root if you have edema (swelling) due to impaired kidney or heart function. *Although used as a diuretic to flush impurities from the body and dissolve uric acid deposits, ingestion of Asparagus may aggravate gout in certain individuals, due to purine content.

Capsule Information:
Our Asparagus Root (0.5% Asparagosides) supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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