The role and value of Jerusalem artichoke

Medicinal value of Jerusalem artichoke

The inulin extracted from Jerusalem artichoke can be used to treat diabetes; the rhizomes of Jerusalem artichoke can be crushed and used for external application to treat swelling and mumps.

Jerusalem artichoke can also be used for diet therapy. Wash and chop the Jerusalem artichoke tubers, add them to washed rice and cook them into porridge. Add salt and sesame oil and eat it. It is suitable for patients with diabetes, edema, and difficulty urinating.

Edible value of Jerusalem artichoke

The tubers of Jerusalem artichoke are sweet and delicious, and the content of inulin in the tubers is very high, so they can be used to make candies, pastries, etc. Jerusalem artichoke can be eaten as a vegetable and can be stir-fried, pickled, etc.

Feeding value of Jerusalem artichoke

The tubers of Jerusalem artichoke are rich in starch and are an excellent livestock feed that can be fed to rabbits, pigs, sheep, horses and other livestock. You can cut the stems and leaves above the ground during the growing season of Jerusalem artichoke and use them as feed, or you can crush the Jerusalem artichoke in autumn and make dry feed.

Industrial value of Jerusalem artichoke

Jerusalem artichoke contains inulin. The fructose produced after the hydrolysis of inulin can be fermented into alcohol, which is also called "green oil" and is a good alternative fuel.