But to answer your afrocentric question, the different empires each had their own established slave networks and infrastructure in Africa (logistics as has already been stated), see: 1  Arab slave trade. 2  Barbary slave trade. 3  Slavery in the Ottoman Empire.
Asparagus is a vegetable belonging to the lily family, which also includes onions, leeks and garlic. Eat asparagus as part of a heart-healthy diet, as it contains no fat, no cholesterol and very little sodium.
ASPARAGUS Side Effects & Safety. Asparagus is safe when eaten in food amounts. However, there isn't enough information to know if asparagus is safe when used in larger medicinal amounts. Asparagus can cause allergic reactions when eaten as a vegetable or used on the skin.Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Asparagus is UNSAFE to use in medicinal amounts during pregnancy. Asparagus extracts have been used for birth control, so they might harm hormone balances during pregnancy.ome people apply asparagus directly to the skin for cleaning the face, drying sores, and treating acne. In foods, asparagus spears are eaten as a vegetable. This can produce a pungent odor in the urine. The seed and root extracts of asparagus are used in alcoholic beverages.