Several studies have shown that asparagus has several properties such as antifungal, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic activities.

The Asparagus officinalis, a popular vegetable, is widely consumed and has long been used as a herbal medicine for many diseases.

The Asparagus officinalis is applied for the relief of hangover and the protection of liver cells from toxic alcohol.

The cellular toxicity induced by alcohol can be alleviated after treatment with extracts of Asparagus officinalis leaves and shoots. Also, the activities of two key enzymes that metabolize alcohol, ADH and ALDH, can be increased after treatment with leaf and shoot extracts.

Thus, Asparagus officinalis can be used as a natural product for the prevention and treatment of hangover by increasing alcohol metabolism, upregulating the activities of ADH and ALDH.

Interesting: The content of amino acids and inorganic metals was found to be much higher in the leaves than in the shoots. Thus, the leaves of A. officinalis, which are usually discarded, have the potential to be used in therapy designed to protect the liver from various harmful insults.

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