Asparagus root powder – Asparagus officinalis

A perennial plant native to Europe, asparagus has been known for millennia. Its root, though less well-known than its edible shoot, is processed into powder for easier use in traditional preparations.

Description

Fine powder, light brown to beige in color, with a sweet, slightly woody fragrance. It is easily incorporated into infusions, herbal poultices, or homemade cosmetic formulations for soothing or revitalizing purposes (external use only).

Nomenclature

• Common names: Asparagus, cultivated asparagus
• Latin name: Asparagus officinalis
• Family: Asparagaceae
• Part used: Root
• Form: Powder
• Origin: Temperate Europe
• English name: Asparagus root powder
• German name: Spargelwurzelpulver
• Name in Spanish: Polvo de raíz de espárrago
• Name in Italian: Polvere di radice di asparago
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق جذر الهليون (Mas'houq Jathr al-Hiyoun)

Main virtues

Powdered asparagus root is valued for its ease of use in traditional herbal preparations. It can be combined with other powders for external care or regulated herbal teas.

Main constituents

Asparagine, steroidal saponins, flavonoids, organic acids, sulfur compounds.

Use and dosage

• Infusion (boxed): 1/2 teaspoon in 250 ml of hot water, infuse for 10 min.
• Poultice: mixed with clay or warm water for external application.
• Plant-based formulations: base for rubbing powders or traditional steam baths.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• Strictly regulated use. Do not use without supervision.
• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children.
• Risk of interaction: always consult a health professional before use.

History and origin

Asparagus has been known since ancient times for both its culinary and medicinal uses. The root appears in some ancient treatises as an ingredient in decoctions used in the countryside of central and southern Europe.

Miscellaneous information

• Storage: away from humidity, in an opaque airtight jar.
• Packaging: kraft bag, tinted jar, metal box.
• Appearance: Fine beige to light brown powder.
• Smell: sweet, woody, slightly earthy.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• ANSM / EMA regulatory references
• European ethnobotanical corpus
• Traditional herbalism treatises

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