Divlja šparoga (Asparagus acutifolius L.) – botanički podaci, kemijski sastav i uporaba

Abstract

Botanical data, chemical composition and use of the wild asparagus (Asparagus acutifolius L.) are presented in this paper. Wild asparagus is rich in various minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin C and folic acid, as well as many flavonoids, making it suitable for many types of usage. Its fresh sprouts are among the richest sources of glutathione, one of the strongest natural antioxidants, while dried flowers contain high content of flavonoids rutin and quercetin, making wild asparagus beneficial to blood vessel protection. It is commonly used among pregnant women due to its positive effect on lactation and the important role of folic acid in the proper fetal development. Furthermore, wild asparagus is regarded as a strong diuretic, making it appropriate for toxin elimination and detoxification