Sunflower tuber, artichoke, "solar root" - the so-called Jerusalem artichoke in the people, whose homeland - North America. Scientists believe it "food XXI» century, because it is quite undemanding plant, which is a sweetish taste starchy tubers, requires no fertilizer or special conditions (growing like a weed and is not dependent on the weather), and, therefore, is absolutely environmentally net.
Jerusalem artichoke is a big plus is that it can be used as a complete product, starting in the fall and before the next harvest. But its main value - composition, Which includes:
• Inulin (soluble polysaccharide) - a special substance, which is used in the treatment of diabetes and its prevention;
• 8 amino acids produced only by plants;
• Vitamins B and C (in the Jerusalem artichoke are more than carrots and beets);
• calcium, potassium, manganese, silicon, phosphorus, iron, zinc, mineral salts;
• proteins;
• carbohydrates;
• cellulose;
• pectin.
Due to its composition, Jerusalem artichoke has a a number of unique features, namely:
• Do not absorbs heavy metals and radioactive substances, so you can use it even if it grows in ecologically unfavorable areas;
• displays the body of any toxic components;
• strengthens the heart and blood vessels;
• normalizes blood pressure;
• neutralizes harmful effects of antibiotics;
• being a natural probiotic forms in the intestine optimal microflora;
• improves the supply of blood, mucus, so it is widely used for ulcers, gastritis, duodenitis, pancreatitis, with abdominal distension and pain in it;
• activates the liver and the urogenital system;
• provokes the flow of bile;
• lowers cholesterol;
• is the prevention of anemia;
• carries out prevention of blood clots;
• is a natural blood purifier and intestines;
• supports the immune system, which is important in a given period of time;
• reduces the risk of prostate adenoma;
• contributes to the preservation of normal potency in men up to age;
• In cosmetology is used in the form of masks, who are actively struggling with seborrhea and fine wrinkles;
• When dietary Jerusalem artichoke juice is used as a sugar substitute.
This is not the whole list of useful properties of "solar root." But, as each plant and medicines, here too there are nuances.
For example, use the artichoke should be within reasonable limits, the principle of "the more, the better" here is not work. The daily ration for an adult should not exceed 2-3 tubers. Otherwise, Jerusalem artichoke can cause excessive flatulence, especially in people prone to flatulence.
And although this root is absolutely safe for human medicine knows cases of its individual intolerance. In other words, everything is good in moderation. Keep this in mind and be healthy!
