Asparagus, Rhubarb and Sumac

Asparagus has been traditionally consumed as a medicinal plant for many years, especially in Asian countries. Asparagus is full of proteins, minerals, vitamins, a good source of dietary fiber and also it is known as fat-free food. Nutrition therapy according to the traditional Asian medicine is effective at treating common diseases. Pennyroyal is a Mediterranean aromatic plant, usually used in gastronomy as a spice that recently sparkled the interest of the food industry. The most important pharmaceutical benefits of pennyroyal is anti-hepatic effect, antibacterial effect, antifungal effect, antioxidant effect, acaricidal effect, hepatotoxicity effect, relaxant effects, spasmolytic effects, antimicrobial effect, antimyometrium effect, anti-steel corrosion effect and wound healing activities. Rhubarb, especially the rhizome of rheum species such as Rheum officinale, Rheum tanguticum, Rheum undulatum, and Rheum palmatum have been recognized as one of the oldest traditional medicinal plants, especially in China, Iran, India and various regions in Asia and Euro-Asia.