{"id":10137,"date":"2026-09-21T18:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/spargel-asparagus-officinalis\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:47","slug":"spargel-asparagus-officinalis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/spargel-asparagus-officinalis\/","title":{"rendered":"Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Asparagus officinalis<small>Asparagus family (Asparagaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The young shoots<small>white underground, green grown in the light<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Delicate, slightly bittersweet<small>green, stronger and nuttier<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Mediterranean region and Western Asia<small>in Germany since the 16th century<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Folate and diuretic effect<small>and the typical odor in urine<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">April to June 24<small>Stitches on St. John&#039;s Day<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Asparagus is the quintessential seasonal vegetable in Germany: it&#039;s harvested from April until St. John&#039;s Day on June 24th. It consists of over 90 percent water, is rich in folate, and has a mild diuretic effect. Green asparagus contains more vitamins than white. The unusual odor in urine afterward is harmless.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The royal vegetable<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/spargel-asparagus-officinalis.jpg\" alt=\"Drei B\u00fcndel gr\u00fcner Spargel auf dunklem Grund\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The Romans dried asparagus so they could boil it briefly out of season - one of the oldest recipes is recorded by Apicius.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Wild asparagus grows on the coasts of the Mediterranean and in Western Asia. The Greeks and Romans used it as a vegetable and as a remedy \u2013 especially for kidney and bladder ailments. In Germany, asparagus was cultivated in princely gardens from the 16th century onwards and remained a luxury reserved for the nobility for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>White asparagus is a German passion: The shoots grow in mounds of earth in the dark, thus remaining pale and tender. Green asparagus grows in the light and develops chlorophyll. The harvest ends on June 24th, St. John&#039;s Day, so that the plant can gather enough strength for the following year. An old saying goes: &quot;When the cherries are red, the asparagus is dead.&quot;\u201e<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What asparagus does for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of asparagus contains only about 20 kcal and provides about 2g of protein. <strong>Dietary fiber<\/strong>, approximately 50 \u00b5g <strong>Folate<\/strong>, Vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium. Green asparagus also contains plenty of vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium. <strong>Vitamin K<\/strong> (around 40 \u00b5g) and carotenoids; white asparagus contains significantly less of these. A 500g serving already covers a large part of the daily folate requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Asparagus has been considered since antiquity <strong>diuretic<\/strong>. The abundantly contained [substance] is involved. <strong>Aspartic acid<\/strong> and the amino acid derivative asparagine, as well as potassium and saponins. Commission E has given a positive assessment of asparagus root for flushing out the urinary tract in cases of inflammatory diseases and for preventing kidney stones \u2013 however, the evidence is based on anecdotal evidence, not on large-scale studies. Such an effect has hardly been investigated for the asparagus spears eaten on a plate.<\/p>\n<p>Asparagus also contains fructans such as inulin, which are known as <strong>Prebiotics<\/strong> They feed the intestinal flora, as well as glutathione and flavonoids like rutin, especially found in green asparagus. The odor in urine occurs when the body... <strong>Asparagusic acid<\/strong> It breaks down into volatile sulfur compounds - not everyone produces it, and by no means everyone can smell it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approximately 20 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 50 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Folate per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>over 90 %<\/b><span>water content<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>June 24<\/b><span>St. John&#039;s Day - End of asparagus season<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in asparagus<\/h2>\n<p>Asparagus contains water, asparagine and aspartic acid, asparagusic acid (containing sulfur), saponins (protodioscin, in the bitter ends), fructans, folate, vitamin C, vitamin E, B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, glutathione, and in green asparagus, vitamin K, carotenoids, chlorophyll and flavonoids such as rutin.<\/p>\n<p>The bitter saponins are found primarily in the lower ends and the peel. Asparagus with a purple tinge has also developed anthocyanins \u2013 it has a slightly stronger flavor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes asparagus stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Asparagus likes it simple: fresh, briefly cooked and with a little fat.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Fat<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>butter or olive oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Vitamins E and K require fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">tuber<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>new potatoes<\/i><\/div>\n<p>The classic for the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Herbs<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Wild garlic or parsley<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Add freshness and vitamin C.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">acid<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>lemon<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Enhances the delicate aroma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">protein<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>egg<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Scrambled eggs or hollandaise sauce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Seasonal partner<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Strawberries<\/i><\/div>\n<p>In a salad with green asparagus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">gout<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Kilograms in the drawer<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Contains moderate amounts of purines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Wood<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>with woody ends<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Peel the white asparagus and cut off the ends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Leave it lying open for days<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It becomes woody; wrap it in a damp cloth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Cook<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>overcooking<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Folate and vitamin C leach into the water.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">South<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Discard the cooking water<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Use for soup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">kidneys<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>as a flush<\/i> in case of heart or kidney failure<\/div>\n<p>Then floating in the water is not advisable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where he belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Asparagus with potatoes<\/span><span class=\"w\">With brown butter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Asparagus soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Made from shells and ends.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Green asparagus from the pan<\/span><span class=\"w\">seared.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Asparagus salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Warm with vinaigrette.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Asparagus risotto<\/span><span class=\"w\">With lemon zest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Oven-roasted asparagus<\/span><span class=\"w\">In a packet with butter.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Asparagus with scrambled eggs<\/span><span class=\"w\">Simple spring food.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Asparagus and strawberry salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">Green, raw, with arugula.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Asparagus quiche<\/span><span class=\"w\">With wild garlic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Grilled asparagus<\/span><span class=\"w\">Green, with olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Fresh asparagus squeaks when you rub the stalks together, and the cut ends are moist. Peel white asparagus thinly from the tip downwards, and green asparagus only in the lower third. Boil the peelings and ends in water \u2013 this makes the stock for the soup.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Asparagus stock for rinsing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Asparagus broth<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash the peels and ends of 500g of white asparagus.<\/li>\n<li>Bring to a boil with 1 liter of water, a pinch of salt and a pinch of sugar.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer gently for 20 minutes and then strain.<\/li>\n<li>Drink the broth warm throughout the day or use it as a base for asparagus soup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>Traditionally used to stimulate urination and as a light spring drink. The decoction provides fluids, potassium, and asparagine. No medicinal effect has been proven for the decoction made from the peels \u2013 Commission E only assessed the rhizome.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>One to two cups a day, along with plenty of water. Do not drink if you have fluid retention due to heart or kidney failure. Consult a doctor if you experience burning during urination, fever, or blood in your urine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus), a related asparagus species, is a renowned tonic. Our cultivated asparagus is considered sweet, cooling, and slightly bitter \u2013 balancing Pitta and Vata.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), asparagus is described as cooling and sweet-bitter. It is said to clear heat, moisten yin, and promote urination. The root of the related species Asparagus cochinchinensis (Tian Men Dong) is a classic medicinal herb.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gout:<\/strong> Asparagus contains around 20 to 30 mg of purines per 100 g; this is moderate and, according to studies, vegetable-derived purines hardly increase the risk of gout - but not large amounts in the case of an acute gout attack.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kidneys and heart:<\/strong> Do not use flushing therapy for edema caused by impaired heart or kidney function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> Green asparagus is rich in vitamin K - eat it regularly if you are taking Marcumar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Urine odor:<\/strong> harmless and over in about a day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Rare, primarily contact allergy in asparagus harvesters; cross-reaction with onions and leeks possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kartoffel-solanum-tuberosum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Potato<\/span><span class=\"d\">The classic side dish.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/baerlauch-allium-ursinum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Wild garlic<\/span><span class=\"d\">Spring partners for pesto.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/erdbeere-fragaria-ananassa\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">strawberry<\/span><span class=\"d\">Ripe at the same time.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/rhabarber-rheum-rhabarbarum\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">rhubarb<\/span><span class=\"d\">Only until St. John&#039;s Day.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/goldrute-solidago-virgaurea\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Goldenrod<\/span><span class=\"d\">The medicinal plant for flushing out the body.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/brennnessel-urtica-dioica-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Stinging nettle<\/span><span class=\"d\">Also diuretic.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Commission E: <em>Monograph Asparagi rhizoma (asparagus rhizome).<\/em> Federal Gazette, Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices.<\/li>\n<li>Pelchat ML et al. <em>Excretion and perception of a characteristic odor in urine after asparagus ingestion: a psychophysical and genetic study.<\/em> Chemical Senses 2011; 36(1): 9\u201317.<\/li>\n<li>Markt SC et al. <em>Sniffing out significant \u201ePee values\u201c: genome wide association study of asparagus anosmia.<\/em> BMJ 2016; 355: i6071.<\/li>\n<li>Choi HK et al. <em>Purine-rich foods, dairy and protein intake, and the risk of taste in men.<\/em> New England Journal of Medicine 2004; 350(11): 1093\u20131103.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Asparagus, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spargel (Asparagus officinalis) Botanischer Name Asparagus officinalisSpargelgew\u00e4chse (Asparagaceae) Verwendet wird Die jungen Sprossewei\u00df unter der Erde, gr\u00fcn im Licht gewachsen Geschmack Zart, leicht bitter-s\u00fc\u00dfgr\u00fcn kr\u00e4ftiger und nussiger Herkunft Mittelmeerraum und Vorderasienin Deutschland seit dem 16. 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