We study Jerusalem artichoke, useful properties and application

In this article, we'll talk about a delicious and healthy root crop called Jerusalem artichoke. The homeland of Jerusalem artichoke is North America, where it is very popular to this day. In Europe, this unique plant fell into the distant 1605, but to Russia only in the XVIII century. To my great regret, Jerusalem artichoke, whose properties are very useful, did not become popular in our country. In Russia, this root crop is often called an earth pear or wild sunflower. The last name he got is not accidental, the fact is that Jerusalem artichoke really looks like a very high (up to two meters) sunflower. Jerusalem artichoke is a perennial plant with a highly developed root system, thanks to which no drought is feared.

Jerusalem artichoke - useful properties

It is very sad that not many know about the useful properties of a unique plant with a little-known name of Jerusalem artichoke. Its use is obvious, because it is rich in carbohydrates, 77% of which is inulin. And this substance at storage has property to be transformed to fructose which, as is known, is rather important for the people, suffering a diabetes. In addition to carbohydrates, Jerusalem artichoke contains a huge amount of useful fiber, vitamins and various trace elements. Vitamin C, iron, potassium - all this contains Jerusalem artichoke. Useful properties do not end here, only the basic qualities of this unique root crop are listed here.

Application of artichoke for medicinal purposes

As already mentioned, root crops have excellent taste qualities, but knowledgeable people not only grow Jerusalem artichoke for this. Useful properties of this root are used in the treatment and prevention of certain diseases. Due to the fact that Jerusalem artichoke is able to reduce acidity in the stomach, it is excellent for heartburn. And also Jerusalem artichoke juice perfectly helps against constipation and pain in the stomach of a different nature.

If you suffer from tachycardia, atherosclerosis and hypertension, it is strongly recommended to eat root crops of Jerusalem artichoke, as they can significantly reduce the effect of these diseases on the body. Roots of this plant are excellent for people suffering from non-insulin diabetes, because they contain a large amount of fructose. Well, therefore, Jerusalem artichoke helps with the deposition of salts, obesity and anemia.

People living in large cities, especially pay attention to this root, as it is able to remove from the body radionuclides, salts of heavy metals and various toxins. Elderly people need to drink the juice of Jerusalem artichoke for reducing the blood cholesterol.

The only negative property of Jerusalem artichoke is its ability to increase gas formation in the intestine. Therefore, people suffering from flatulence, do not abuse this therapeutic root. But you must agree, this shortcoming fades against the background of obvious advantages.

Application of Jerusalem artichoke in cosmetology

Jerusalem artichoke root crops are also actively used in cosmetology. Extract from the fruit of Jerusalem artichoke is included in many creams for smoothing wrinkles. But it is not necessary to buy expensive cosmetics, as every woman can make masks from Jerusalem artichoke on her own. To make a mask, you need to pass the root vegetables through a meat grinder and add a little olive oil to the resulting mass. It is necessary to apply this mask once every three days. In a month you can see how fine wrinkles disappear, the skin smoothes and becomes soft and pleasant to the touch.

As you can see, artichoke, whose useful properties are obvious, is simply necessary in our life. Knowledgeable people have long been using Jerusalem artichoke, sadly only that such people are very few.