What is Jerusalem artichoke?

This is a perennial crop that belongs to the aster family, the Sunflower genus. It is also called "earthen pear". The homeland of the root crop is considered to be South America. It owes its name to the Indian tribe of Topinambo, which in ancient times cultivated and cultivated this most useful plant.

Jerusalem artichoke is especially appreciated for tubers. They are eaten by humans and used as animal feed. The green part is also used as a basis for the production of compound feed.

Another important quality of the plant is its ability to grow in almost any condition. Thanks to its powerful roots, it withstands drought and winter frosts, does not require additional fertilizing, and easily tolerates increased soil moisture. Edible root crops can be obtained in the first 4 years of life, but the plant can live on one place for about 30 years.

Useful properties of Jerusalem artichoke.

The tubers of the plant contain a long list of vitamins and minerals. Also in them, you can find:

• proteins
• iron
• fiber
• essential amino acids
• organic acids
• pectin

Jerusalem artichoke is especially useful for people with diabetes. It is rich in inulin, a natural analog of insulin. Regularly eating tubers in raw or fried form can significantly reduce the sugar level.

Doctors recommend this product to patients with gout, kidney disease, anemia, salt deposition. It also helps those who are trying to cope with obesity.

Useful properties can boast a decoction and syrup from tubers. They are taken for the purpose of:

• restoring the intestinal microflora
• restoration of impaired metabolism
• normalization of blood pressure
• increases in hemoglobin
• lowering sugar levels
• strengthening of the heart and blood vessels
• improvement of the pancreas
• elimination of heartburn

Due to the high concentration of inulin and fiber, ground pear has powerful antitoxic properties. It effectively cleanses the body of heavy metal salts, radionuclides, toxins and "bad" cholesterol. It is highly recommended for residents of megacities and polluted industrial cities.