Useful properties of Jerusalem artichoke

Most likely, each of us has noticed a root vegetable in vegetable stores that looks like a potato - Jerusalem artichoke. And although it is called the underground pear, Jerusalem artichoke, sun root or wild sunflower, in terms of family ties it is most closely related to the sunflower, since it belongs to the Asteraceae family and the Jerusalem artichoke plant can reach a height of 2-4 meters. The value of this plant lies in its tubers, which can be eaten, because this root vegetable is very healthy.

The beneficial properties of Jerusalem artichoke are not known to everyone, but nevertheless, earthen pear is rich in vitamins C and B, iron, magnesium, zinc, potassium, calcium, sodium, copper, phosphorus, and silicon. Jerusalem artichoke also contains polysaccharides, which explains its sweetish taste, as well as a large amount of dietary fiber.

From the root vegetable itself you can prepare a huge number of dishes - soups, salads, fried root vegetables, Jerusalem artichoke pancakes. After heat treatment, Jerusalem artichoke tastes very similar to potatoes.

The beneficial properties of Jerusalem artichoke have a fairly beneficial effect on the human body, in particular on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, it is an excellent diuretic and laxative, it is used for hypertension, arrhythmia, heartburn, anemia, ulcers, gastritis and even coronary heart disease.

Jerusalem artichoke is widespread not only in folk medicine, but also in cosmetology, because this root vegetable copes well with deep wrinkles, so a mask made from this root vegetable is considered the best remedy for elasticity and freshness of the skin.