- Asparagus root has been used since ancient times as a diuretic to help increase urine flow and to help support urinary tract health concerns through irrigation therapy. It is also thought to be effective in avoiding the formation of kidney stones. - Asparagus - Asparagus officinalis L. - Family: Asparagaceae. - Other Names: Asperge (French); Spargel (German); asparago (Italian); esparrago (Spanish). - Description: A perennial herb (up to 1 m high), with wispy, leafless, green stems and minute wh