Asparagus is a kind of lily family asparagus plants, stone Diao cypress shoots, alias for Diao bamboo shoots, South Diao bamboo shoots, etc., its appearance and reed shoots similar. Asparagus is the world's recognized "high-grade health care vegetables" and "the first anti-cancer fruit and vegetable".

Asparagus has the effect of clearing heat and facilitating urination. Asparagus can help fight cancer, promote gastrointestinal motility, enhance resistance, and regulate the acid-base balance of the body.

Asparagus is suitable for cataracts, bleeding gums, anemia, bone fracture, coronary heart disease, cancer patients, obese people. (Those who suffer from diabetes or gout should not eat.)

Asparagus is rich in folic acid, about 5 asparagus contains more than 100 micrograms of natural folic acid, up to 1/4 of the daily requirement.

Folic acid in asparagus is easily destroyed, should avoid high-temperature cooking, the best way to consume is to use a microwave oven with a low-power heat cooked.