Rose Robin. The painting pirate.'s video: I LOVE WILD HERBS Wild asparagus planting and medicinal benefits

Welcome to Tranquility Fountain Farm we grow many plants to make herbal remedies and teas and oils for pain relief. We sell seeds and roots so you can grow your own medicinal garden. Check out our website: tranquility-fountain-farm.com Here I talk about Mediterranean wild asparagus, identification and how to plant. Plant Description Wild asparagus is a creeping, evergreen, dioecious, perennial plant that grows about 1 meter tall. The plant is found growing in black soil prairies, grassy meadows, thickets, fence rows, power line clearances in wooded areas, abandoned fields, vacant lots, gravelly areas along railroads, grassy roadsides, waste areas, thickets of deciduous and coniferous trees, uncultivated land, olive groves, territories hit by fires, near woods and in uncultivated places. Flowers are bell-shaped and in small clusters, greenish-white to yellowish, 4.5–5.5 millimeters (0.18–0.22 in) long. The flowers are dioecious (on each plant they are only male or female). Flowering normally takes place from August to September. from the female ones the fruits will form. Fertilized female flowers are followed by small green round berries, of 5–6 millimeters (0.20–0.24 in) in diameter, which become neratre when ripe, and is toxic. Fruits are initially green to yellowish green, but they become red at maturity. Each fruit consists of 1 or 2 seeds. Health benefits of Wild asparagus 1. Mental Happiness Taoists claim that by consuming wild Asparagus Root a person can gain the ability to fly. This flying represents the ability to rise above things that are mundane and is the freedom of Spirit that can be experienced when one has achieved harmony. Among its ability to help with the lungs and skin it can cultivate an increased sense of compassion, opening the heart center and relaxing an overactive mind. Many people who take this herb for extended amounts of time say that it has increased their levels of joy and happiness. 2. Lungs Health The Chinese say that “wisdom comes from the lungs.” and that’s why we can see this herb play such an important role in our lung health both on a spiritual level and of course a physical. It is a powerful but gentle tonic for the lungs and it helps to moisten dry lungs. It would be great for smokers, exposure to toxins, dry environments and for people with dry coughs. Its helps to moisten the lungs, break away tar, removing toxins from the respiratory tract, and improves all respiratory functions. This herb assists your body’s natural ability to produce mucous, breath deeper and is currently being studied for the treatment of lung cancer. It’s a great way to keep your lungs healthy and clean! 3. Induce Sleep and Dreaming We all know how important it is to get sleep. Since this herb relaxes the mind and helps reduce stress it can be used as a wonderful sleepy time herbal remedy. The herb is also known as a dream inducing herb or Oneirogen. Many people including Taoists report having lucid dreams in which they are flying or soaring through the sky. It’s quite a freeing experience that most anyone (with practice) can have! 4. Skin Health Beautiful skin is a sure sign of pure blood and healthy lungs. Many Tibetan Buddhist monks admire this herb and say due to wild asparagus their skin is so soft and they look so young. Root consists of vitamins, minerals and phyto nutrients that naturally promote soft, smooth, supple healthy skin from the inside out! 5. Sexual Health This herb has also been traditionally used as a powerful sexual tonic for both men and women, similar to the ayurvedic herb Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus). Its ability to open the heart, relax the mind and increase bodily fluid plays a key factor as an aphrodisiac and sexual tonic. Nutrients contained in the root are known to help infertility, genital dryness and address sexual inhibitions. PLANTING ASPARAGUS Plant them in early spring (after threat of frost). Dig a deep hole at the new site. You’ll need to fit that whole root system. Layer some compost and fertilizer in the hole. Asparagus is a hungry plant, so spread a generous amount of food at the bottom of the hole. Gently lay the plant in the hole. Make a large mound of soil around the plant. I think they do very well planted at a distance from each other all along garden fences, or at the back of a garden where they can spread out and multiply randomly, which they like. They are hardy and will survive with little attention... In ideal conditions, asparagus stalks can grow an inch every day—so a healthy, well-established plant will yield lots of food quickly! as long as the soil is well-drained and moist, if they have about 6 feet of space around them in all directions for their roots to do their thing, if they're planted in a sunny location, and with plenty of water for the first few weeks. If you follow these steps in the spring, you may leave them through the summer.