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Source of validity: Traditional
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Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, especially in East Asian and Ayurvedic systems, as a tonic for supporting liver health and detoxification. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), asparagus is considered to help "clear heat" and promote the removal of toxins from the body, which is often interpreted as supporting liver detoxification. Similarly, Ayurveda uses related species such as Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) for balancing bodily systems and supporting liver function. Traditional practices often include asparagus in diets or herbal formulas intended for individuals with symptoms thought to be related to liver overload or toxicity.

However, direct scientific evidence supporting asparagus as a liver detoxification agent is limited. Some animal studies have indicated that asparagus extracts may have antioxidant properties and could provide some protection against chemically induced liver damage. For example, asparagus polysaccharides have been shown in animal models to reduce markers of liver damage and oxidative stress. Despite these findings, robust clinical trials in humans are lacking. Most modern claims for asparagus as a liver detoxifier stem from traditional uses and indirect evidence regarding its antioxidant content, rather than from rigorous scientific validation. Therefore, while asparagus is used traditionally for liver health, its efficacy for liver detoxification in humans remains uncertain and is not strongly supported by current scientific research.

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