* Preventing kidney stones.
* Acne, when applied to the skin.
*Skin : Face cleaning, when applied to the skinand improves skin tone.
*Vitamin K : Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K (providing 114% of the RDA in one cup), which is necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin, a protein that strengthens the composition of our bones. Furthermore, vitamin K prevents calcium build-up in our tissue that can lead to atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
*Vitamin C : As mentioned above, asparagus contains a healthy dose of the strong antioxidant vitamin C (over 30% of the RDA). Other health benefits associated with vitamin C are a lower blood pressure, healthy immune system, and resistance to age-related ocular diseases, such as cataracts and macular degeneration.
*For anti-aging purposes - asparagus is rich in potassium, vitamin A, and folate. It is also very high in glutathione - an amino acid compound with protent antioxidant properties; a must as an anti-aging deterrent. Glutathione (GSH) is an antioxidant that protects cells from toxins such as free radicals.
*As an aphrodisiac - the asparagus is considered a psycho-physiological aphrodisiac because of its shape. It is said to trigger the mind to have a physiological response. The French word for asparagus is asperge; asperge is a slang word for penis.
* Enhances fertility and prevents miscarriage by nourishing and strengthening female reproductive organs.
* Useful in decreased libido, threatened miscarriage, leucorrhea, menorrhagia dysmenorrhea and menstrual irregularity.
* As it supplies oestrogen hormone and balances female hormonal system, it is good for women with menopausal problems and for those who have had hysterectomy and oophorectomy.
* Helps to relieve PMS (premenstrual syndrome) symptoms.
* Great galactogogue (increases the production of breast milk in lactating women).
* Good post-partum tonic.
* Best herb for the treatment of impotency, low sperm count, spermatorrhea and sexual debility in men.
* Cures hyperacidity, gastric ulcers, colitis, and crohn’s disease because of its anti- inflammatory and demulcent properties.
* As it soothes the membranes of respiratory tract, it is quite useful in treating chronic dry cough, sore throat and bronchitis.
* Useful in hematuria and dysuria.
* Excellent rejuvenator of the body and a nervine tonic too.
* Benefits eyesight.
* Effective hemostatic-cold potency of Shatavari helps to stop all sorts of bleeding (systemic and local) by constricting the blood vessels.
* Shatavari stimulates macrophage action and thus helps to combat various candida infections.
* It helps fight diabetes : One of the nutrients that asparagus is loaded of is the B-vitamin. As it turns out, vitamins B1 and folic acid is highly rich in asparagus. Vitamins B2, B3 and B6 are also high in every stalk of asparagus. All B-vitamins are necessary for the proper regulation of blood sugar in the body.
* Preventing osteoporosis and osteoarthritis - asparagus has vitamin K which studies have shown can help prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. Vitamin K aids in bone formation and repair. It is also necessary for the synthesis of osteocalcin. Osteocalcin is the protein in bone tissue on which calcium crystallizes. Asparagus has been listed as the number one source of vitamin K.