Jerusalem artichoke - a unique plant, has tubers, like a potato, flowers like a sunflower. On the useful qualities surpasses the majority of vegetables which are grown up by gardeners on sites. All this is due to the fact that he has a rich chemical composition.
Contains a mass of amino acids and vitamins that can positively influence various organs and systems of the body and benefit the person. We propose to find out everything about what kind of plant it is, what exactly is its use for children, women and men, how and why it is used in medicine, whether a vegetable can cause harm, and also to study a photo of Jerusalem artichoke, known as an earth pear .
The chemical composition of the vegetable
Let's see what this root is useful for the human body.
Its caloric content is not high enough: there are 61 calories in 100 grams of tubers:
- proteins - 2.1 gr;
- fats - 0.1 g;
- carbohydrates - 12.8 grams.
In addition to BZHU, it contains micro and macro elements that are useful for the human body:
- vitamins of the group: A, B, PP, C, E;
- macronutrients: magnesium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium;
- trace elements: iron, aluminum, iodine, sulfur, zinc, copper, fluorine, manganese, boron, silicon.
The rich composition of Jerusalem artichoke allows its wide use in medicine, cosmetology, cookingand also as a feed crop for animals.
A photo
Next you can see a photo of Jerusalem artichoke.
What are the benefits for children?
A child is a growing organism. He needs around the clock proteins that are the building blocks for the cells of the child's body. Jerusalem artichoke contains them in sufficient quantities, is able to improve most of the functions of organs and strengthen the body.
The effect of topinambur on a growing organism is only positive.:
- normalizes the work of the digestive organs;
- increases appetite;
- fights heartburn, acidity, nausea;
- boosts immunity;
- fights off parasites in the body;
- cleanses the body of toxins;
- supplier of vitamins in the spring and autumn;
- reduces sugar levels;
- increases the amount of hemoglobin in the blood;
- the salt sediment in the urine disappears.
Proper introduction of Jerusalem artichoke in the child's diet will ensure the simultaneous development of muscle and bone tissue.
Raw fruits can be given to children from the age of five.. Young children should boil or stew root vegetables.
Harm to the child's body
Carefully follow the advice of doctors and try not to introduce root vegetables to children in the diet before the year. You need to start with small portions. Like any other product, a pear can cause an allergic reaction. Individual intolerance may occur a couple of days after the introduction of the product:
- small red pimples on the skin of the baby;
- dry spots on the face;
- upset stomach, loose stools.
If such problems occur, discard the feed and try again when the baby is a little older. Combine Jerusalem artichoke with other vegetables.
The pear tree can cause flatulence and bloating in a child.
What is good for women and how to use it?
Let's consider whether this vegetable is useful for women. We can distinguish the following features of Jerusalem artichoke:
Add Jerusalem artichoke to the diet during diets. It has a diuretic effect, helps to cope with edema and remove excess fluid from the body.- You can make masks for the face, or wipe it with juice of earthen pear at night. Jerusalem artichoke relieves irritation and inflammation of the skin, and after several applications you will notice that fine wrinkles are smoothed out.
- Helps to get rid of dandruff. To do this, prepare an infusion of dry leaves of the solar root and a liter of boiling water.
- Topinambur will make your hair soft and silky. To do this, also use the infusion and rinse their head.
- Adjusting hormones.
Add Jerusalem artichoke to the diet during diets. It has a diuretic effect, helps to cope with edema and remove excess fluid from the body.Jerusalem artichoke is very useful in preventing many diseases, as well as in treating existing ones.
Can it harm women?
Jerusalem artichoke absolutely safe plant. Much is known about its health benefits, but no negative effects and harm to the human body have been identified. You should not take it only in one case, if you have individual intolerance and allergic reactions to any component in its composition.
Beneficial effects on the male body
Many are interested in whether there is a benefit from the root for the stronger sex and, if so, which one. Most men care about maintaining their potency, or about its restoration. They use a huge amount of pharmaceutical drugs that are deposited in their bodies and cause great harm. But there is another option, a man is enough to use per day just one dish that contains an earthen pear. With the constant use of the solar root, a man will forget about his problems.
Specialists also argue that a large 100 grams of Jerusalem artichoke juice half an hour before intercourse.
Negative consequences for men
As in children and women, in men it is only possible to note the individual intolerance of Jerusalem artichoke. When it is eaten, flatulence and bloating may occur. No other negative effects have been identified.
The use of the earth pear for medicinal purposes
Jerusalem artichoke contains a storehouse of vitamins. We can say that it is a natural cocktail that can heal. Not everyone, of course, he likes. There are plenty of recipes that make it quite "edible." It is recommended to use an earthen pear as a tonic, to maintain immunity and for colds, to all people without exception. Especially residents of large cities, in the body of which there is a huge amount of slags, salts and other things.
If you know all about the benefits and medicinal properties, then you can quite competently introduce it into the diet and maintain your health and body in good condition:
- Jerusalem artichoke normalizes the work of many body systems: circulatory, nervous, immune, endocrine.
- When breastfeeding increases lactation in women. To do this, take raw root vegetables, or drink Jerusalem artichoke juice.
- It is recommended to take with liver diseases: cirrhosis, hepatitis, intoxication of the body.
- Cleaning the intestines.
- The big advantage of the use in the presence of diabetes and oncology prevention.
If we talk about specific diseases, in folk medicine, the most basic illnesses are distinguished, for the treatment of which Jerusalem artichoke, due to its beneficial properties and qualities, is used:
- Colds. For therapeutic purposes, used all parts of Jerusalem artichoke, ranging from inflorescences and ending with tubers. In this case, we need the flowers of the plant, crushed. At 1 tbsp. you need to take a glass of boiling water and insist about six hours. Take an hour before meals 3-4 times a day.
- Anemia. To a glass of fresh topinambur juice you need to add 1 tbsp. honey Drink a glass in the morning and evening on an empty stomach.
- Diabetes and Hypertension. 2 tbsp. Juice of earthen pear mix with 2.st.l. water. Take only in the morning on an empty stomach. It is recommended to drink from 6-12 months.
- Gastric and duodenal ulcer. 100 gr. juice from tubers of Jerusalem artichoke taken three times a day. This should be done before meals.
- Detoxification. Drink a glass of fresh juice in the morning and evening on an empty stomach.
- Joint pain, sciatica. For the treatment of this disease will need 1.5 kg of leaves of the plant. Fill them with 8 liters of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and keep on fire for about half an hour. strain the resulting broth, and take a bath with it for about 15 minutes. It is recommended to be treated for about 20 days.
- Pancreatitis. For the treatment of this disease you need to eat about 150 grams. Root crops of an earthen pear, both in stewed, and in a raw kind. From the fried it is better to refuse. You can make a decoction: add 7 tubers to two liters of water. Cook them for about 10 minutes. Take broth during the day. After a day, repeat the procedure.
- Hypertension. With increased pressure, you can use the juice of the plant. Dilute it with water in equal proportions and drink 200 grams three times a day.
When losing weight, Jerusalem artichoke also plays a very important role: why exactly is it useful? If it is added to a dieter's diet, it will act as a diuretic. Removes excess fluid from the body, eliminates the deposited salts.
Jerusalem artichoke low-calorie and able to cleanse the body better than other drugs. You will only get the benefit if you add it to your dietary dishes.
Jerusalem artichoke is known for many of its usefulness. Remarkable useful properties and the almost complete absence of contraindications allow you to take it as a medicine. Doctors recommend it to diabetics, for high insulin levels, for men and women to clean up their hormonal levels. The plant will not be able to cause any harm, unless you suffer from individual intolerance. some components. Be careful before first use.
