What is

Asparagus?
 Asparagus is a
member of the
Liliaceae family
 Has been consumed
for over 2,000 years
[Type a caption for your photo]  Originated in the
eastern
Popular Claims of
Mediterranean
Asparagus
countries
 Hippocrates used
 Considered to be a
asparagus to treat diarrhea
plant with sacred
and urethral pains
and aphrodisiac
 Has high diuretic virtues
properties  Typically seen in History
green and white
 Was served in royal courts
in the 16th century
varieties and
 The romans used it for its Qualities of
gastronomic qualities

 Used in various different

Asparagus
Storage the
recipes
 Stored in the crisper
of the refrigerator
amazing
 Lasts up to roughly 5 plant…
Phytochemicals found in
Asparagus
 Sarsasapogenin-
Sarsapogenin (SAR) is the
most prominent
phytochemical present in
the roots, leaves, and fruits
of asparagus. It is most
commonly used as an
antitumor and
antidepressant. It has been
shown to significantly
Asparagus
increase the protein level of Superpowers!!!
tyrosinase and induces Asparagus has been found to
melanin synthesis. be beneficial in aiding:
 Shatavarin
 Adscendin A and B  Dysentery
 Asparanin A, B, and C  Tumors
 Curillin G and H  Inflammation
 Leprosy
 Epilepsy
 Night Blindness
 Natural Laxative
 Kidney and Liver
Disease
 Tonic
 Aphrodisiac