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Actions: clears heat, detoxifies, promotes blood circulation.
Conditions: constipation, cancer, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, arteriosclerosis.
Nutrition:
Asparagus is high in folate and a good source of Vitamin C and beta carotene. It also contains glutathione, a phytochemical that has antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties. Asparagus contains inulin, a carbohydrate that increases the bacterial flora in the gut.
1 cup cooked:
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