Jerusalem artichokes 洋姜 （ yáng jiāng ）
Classification: Family Asteraceae, Genus Helianthus
Calories: 56kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Reduce internal heat、Regulate blood sugar、Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
Not Suitable for: Ocular disorders、Eye diseases
Introduction: Jerusalem artichoke blooms in autumn, featuring small yellow disc-like flowers resembling chrysanthemums.It is commonly propagated using rhizomes.The underground rhizomes are rich in starch, inulin (a type of fructan), and other polysaccharides.They can be consumed by cooking, making porridge, pickling in salted vegetables, sun-drying to make dried ginger lily, or used as a source of starch and alcohol production.The rhizomes or stems of jerusalem artichokes have medicinal properties such as diuretic and dampness-eliminating effects, cooling blood heat, benefiting the stomach, and assisting digestion.Jerusalem artichoke is rich in carbohydrates, crude protein, fats, fiber, ash, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, as well as significant amounts of calcium, phosphorus, iron, and other trace elements.It also contains abundant substances like inulin, oligofructose, and starch.Jerusalem artichoke contains abundant dietary fiber, which can accelerate gastrointestinal motility and help with bowel movements, relieving constipation.Jerusalem artichoke also contains inulin, a component that serves as a primary substitute for dietary fiber and fat.Consuming it can help maintain body weight and promote overall health.