In the doses of the root
powder used clinically no adverse reactions have been
reported. The bark of the plant is reported to be toxic.
Benefits of Asparagus.
ASPARAGUS, It sounds harmless and worth adding it to
our diet......
Several years ago, I had a man seeking asparagus for a
friend who had cancer. He gave me a photocopied copy of
an article, entitled, `Asparagus for cancer' printed in
Cancer News Journal, December 1979. I will share it
here, just as it was shared with me:
'I am a biochemist, and have specialized in the relation
of diet to health for over 50 years. Several years ago,
I learned of the discovery of Richard R. Vensal, D.D.S.
that asparagus might cure cancer. Since then, I have
worked with him on his project. We have accumulated a
number of favourable case histories. Here are a few
examples.
Case No. 1:
A man with an almost hopeless case of Hodgkin's disease
(cancer of the lymph glands) who was completely
incapacitated. Within 1 year of starting the asparagus
therapy, his doctors were unable to detect any signs of
cancer, and he was back on a schedule of strenuous
exercise.
Case No. 2:
A successful businessman, 68 years old, who suffered
from cancer of the bladder for 16 years. After years of
medical treatments, including radiation without
improvement, he went on asparagus. Within 3 months,
examinations revealed that his bladder tumour had
disappeared and that his kidneys were
normal.
Case No. 3:
A man who had lung cancer. On March 5th 1971 he was put
on the operating table where they found lung cancer so
widely spread that it was inoperable. The surgeon
sewed him up and declared his case hopeless.
On April 5th he heard about the asparagus therapy and
immediately started taking it. By August, x-ray pictures
revealed that all signs of the cancer had disappeared.
He is back at his regular business routine.
Case No. 4:
A woman who was troubled for a number of years with skin
cancer. She finally developed different skin cancers
which were diagnosed by a skin specialist as advanced.
Within 3 months after starting on asparagus, her skin
specialist said that her skin looked fine and no more
skin lesions. This woman reported that the asparagus
therapy also cured her kidney disease, which started in
1949. She had over 10 operations for kidney stones, and
was receiving government disability payments for an
inoperable, terminal, kidney condition. She attributes
the cure of this kidney trouble entirely to the
asparagus.
I was not surprised at this result, as `The elements of
materia medica', edited in 1854 by a Professor at the
University of Pennsylvania , stated that asparagus was
used as a popular remedy for kidney stones. He even
referred to experiments, in 1739, on the power of
asparagus in dissolving stones.
We would have other case histories
but the medical establishment has interfered with our
obtaining some of the records. I am therefore appealing
to readers to spread this good news and help us to
gather a large number of case histories that will
overwhelm the medical skeptics about this unbelievably
simple and natural remedy.
For the treatment, asparagus should be cooked before
using, and therefore canned asparagus is just as good as
fresh.
I have corresponded with the two leading canners of
asparagus, Giant Giant and Stokely, and I am satisfied
that these brands contain no pesticides or
preservatives. Place the cooked asparagus in a blender
and liquify to make a puree, and store in the
refrigerator. Give the patient 4 full tablespoons twice
daily, morning and evening. Patients usually show some
improvement in 2-4 weeks. It can be diluted with water
and used as a cold or hot drink. This suggested dosage
is based on present experience, but certainly larger
amounts can do no harm and may be needed in some cases.
As a biochemist I am convinced of the old saying that
`what cures can prevent'. Based on this theory, My wife
and I have been using asparagus puree as a beverage with
our meals. We take 2 tablespoons diluted in water to
suit our taste with breakfast and with dinner.
I take mine hot and my wife prefers
hers cold. For years we have made it a practice to have
blood surveys taken as part of our regular checkups. The
last blood survey, taken by a medical doctor who
specializes in the nutritional approach to health,
Showed substantial improvements in all categories over
the last one, and we can attribute these improvements to
nothing but the asparagus drink.
As a biochemist, I have made an extensive study of all
aspects of cancer, and all of the proposed cures. As a
result, I am convinced that asparagus fits in better
with the latest theories about cancer.
Asparagus contains a good supply of
protein called Histones, which are believed to be active
in controlling cell growth. For that reason, I believe
asparagus can be said to contain a substance that I call
Cell growth normalizer. That accounts for its action
on cancer and in acting as a general body tonic.
In any event, regardless of theory,
asparagus used as we suggest, is a harmless substance.
The FDA cannot prevent you from using it and it may do
you much good. 'It has been reported by the US National
Cancer Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested
food containing Glutathione, which is considered one of
the body's most potent Anticarcinogens and
antioxidants.
