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Reported to be aperient, aphrodisiac, cholagogue, diuretic, spermatogenetic, stomachic, and tonic, Jerusalem artichoke is a folk remedy for diabetes and rheumatism.
Tubers - raw or cooked. The tuber develops a pleasant sweetness during the winter, especially if subjected to frosts, and is then reasonably acceptable raw. Otherwise it is generally best cooked, and can be used in all the ways that potatoes are used.
The tubers are rich in inulin, a starch which
the body cannot digest, so Jerusalem artichokes provide a bulk of food without
many calories. Some people are not very tolerant of inulin, it tends to ferment
in their guts and can cause quite severe wind. The tubers are fairly large, up
to 10cm long and 6cm in diameter. The tubers bruise easily and lose moisture
rapidly so are best left in the ground and harvested as required. The inulin
from the roots can be converted into fructose, a sweet substance that is safe
for diabetics to use. The roasted tubers are a coffee substitute.
Availability: Root/Seed/Plant
Jammu and Kashmir Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
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