A member of the Lily family (along with onions, gladiolas, garlic and turnips) asparagus has been prized as a food, valued as medicine and revered as aphrodisiac since the its early days of cultivation by the ancient Egyptians. Dubbed The King of Vegetables by King Louis XIV of France, asparagus was also the first frozen food in history. True, the Romans were the first to freeze the crop for later use and the Emperors has special fast fleets used especially to deliver fresh asparagus “around the world.” So prolific was it in the ancient world that Roman Emperor Augustus coined the phrase ‘velocius quam asparagi conquantur’, or faster than you can cook asparagus. I understand that in some parts of China, asparagus spears are candied and served as special treats. A versatile vegetable, which grows well just about any place, especially dry sandy regions, asparagus also has numerous medicinal qualities. These include acting as a natural diuretic, remedy for kidney troubles; helps prevent capillary blood vessels from rupturing as it contains Rutin and According to the National Cancer Institute, asparagus is one of the most tested foods containing Glutathione, one of the body's most potent cancer fighters. Given its physical appearance and shape, asparagus is frequently enjoyed as an aphrodisiac food. If you and a lover feed achy other fresh steamed spears it is quite the sensuous experience. The Vegetarian Society suggests eating asparagus for three days for the most powerful affect.