Useful properties of Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke is a very healthy vegetable. The roots of this plant are eaten in Japan. Jerusalem artichoke occupies a special place in the cuisine of Asian countries. In India and China, its roots are considered a medicine, they are used in the treatment of colds.

Useful properties of Jerusalem artichoke root vegetables

Jerusalem artichoke contains a large amount of iron and carotene. These substances strengthen the general state of the human immune system. Carotene also has a positive effect on the lens of the eyeball and improves vision.

Jerusalem artichoke contains a large amount of sugar, but it can be consumed by people with diabetes.

In the UK, Jerusalem artichoke roots are used in the treatment of this disease. When tubers are eaten raw, the body produces natural insulin substitutes.

British scientists have proven that if you eat 250 g of root vegetables daily, then blood sugar is normalized. Therefore, the development of diabetes mellitus stops.

In addition, in root crops Jerusalem artichoke there is pectin. This substance allows you to bind and remove toxins and harmful substances from the body. Digestion of root vegetables takes place in the large intestine. This is where heavy metals accumulate, accelerating the aging process.

Due to the presence in the composition earthen pear pectin, it is used as sorbents. If you use tubers with mild poisoning, then nausea will pass in 15-20 minutes.

Only Jerusalem artichoke has a useful property to bind heavy metals and remove them from the body.

Useful properties of Jerusalem artichoke leaves and flowers

Not only root crops, but also leaves and Jerusalem artichoke flowers have a positive effect on the human body. Do from leaves:

• tea;
• decoctions for taking baths;
• ointments for joint pain.

A drink made from Jerusalem artichoke leaves reduces blood pressure, so it should be consumed by hypertensive patients. Jerusalem artichoke leaves tea has a sedative effect and also helps with headaches.

Baths with this broth are a good remedy for joint pain. The sedatives contained in the leaves have a calming effect on the nerve endings, so the pain in the joints and muscles disappears.

Jerusalem artichoke flowers contain a large amount of vitamin C, so tea with their addition is used to strengthen the immune system. Their beneficial properties can be compared with echinacea.