Asparagus

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Asparagus

Asparagus officinalis

Varieties: Purple Passion, Mary Washington

PendingFoodMedicinalPerennial anchor

Sign

Capricorn

House

Element

Earth

Modality

Cardinal

Nakshatra

Dhanishtha

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Pitta & Vata

Rasa / Taste

Sweet; Bitter; Astringent

Virya / Energy

Cooling

Medicinal Actions

Diuretic, nutritive, rejuvenative (shatavari relative); restorative tonic

Helps With

Water retention / bloating Low vitality Urinary irritation

Why This Plant

"Dhanishta is the wealthy, musical drum-star of rhythm and abundance, ruled by the Vasus. Asparagus, a long-lived perennial that returns in rhythmic abundance each spring, embodies Dhanishta's prosperous, enduring music. (Establishing 2027.)"

Cultivation

Perennial crown; full sun; rich bed; no harvest until year 2–3; lasts decades.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Very safe; a nourishing food.

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