Asparagus acutifolius

Asparagus acutifolius, Liliaceae, Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysine
Asparagus acutifolius, Liliaceae, Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysineAsparagus acutifolius, Liliaceae, Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysineAsparagus acutifolius, Liliaceae, Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysineAsparagus acutifolius, Liliaceae, Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysineAsparagus acutifolius, Liliaceae, Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysineAsparagus acutifolius, Liliaceae, Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysine
Botanical Nomenclature Asparagus acutifolius
Common Name
Taxonomy- Family Liliaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Asparagus acutifolius is a biennial, herbaceous plant growing from 0,3 to 0,7m, with needle, green leaves, red, oval fruits and small, bell-shaped, white, green or red flowers. The flowering lasts from June to August
Region Found Epirus (habitat of Acheron)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Root, sprout
Active Substances Flavonoids, lutein, b-carotene, neoxanthin, violaxanthin, tocopherols, vitamin A, B, C, E, steroidal saponins, asparagine, rutoside, tannins, potassium, magnesium and zinc, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, proline, leucine, serine , lysine
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant is used as anticonvulsant, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, diaphoretic, emollient, laxative and sedative. The herbal tea is recommended to patient who suffer from fluid retention, as it stimulates and enhances the function of kidneys and bladder. In some cases the herbal tea is used for the treatment of edema and joint swelling.
Method of Administration The plant is administered as diuretic in the form of herbal tea (2-3 cups daily)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects The cytotoxic dose is over 1000 mg / ml. Plant's consumption may cause allergic reaction.
References 1) Bιβλίο: Τα φαρμακευτικά βότανα και οι θεραπευτικές τους ιδιότητες, Λάμπρου Π. Σπύρου, Αγροτικός εκδοτικός οίκος, Αθήνα 1981, A' τόμος, σελίδες: 119-120 2) Βιβλίο: Οδηγός των φαρμακευτικών φυτών, Paul Schauenberg, Ferdinand Paris, Εκδότης Μ. Γκιούρδας, Αθήνα 1981, σελίδες 251 3) «Η λαϊκή βοτανοθεραπευτική στο ζαγόρι», Μ. Μάλαμα, Ιατρική σχολή, Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων, 1982 4)http://www.reherb.eu/el/content/asparagus-acutifolius 5)http://health-from-nature.net/Asparagus.html 6)http://www.drugs.com/npp/asparagus.html