Earth Pear

About Jerusalem artichoke became known relatively recently. However, he won popularity much earlier. In the difficult years of the hunger strike, he repeatedly rescued people, because in terms of nutritional value, he almost completely can replace potatoes, and the content of nutrients is equivalent to their content in sugar beet. In addition, the Jerusalem artichoke has a very valuable property: it is not capable of absorbing and accumulating poisonous and harmful substances, even in ecologically contaminated zones.

Earth pear is Jerusalem artichoke, very unpretentious plant, not demanding to moisture and light, almost not exposed to diseases, not afraid of any pests . Therefore, it is grown with pleasure on garden sites, especially since in one place it can grow from thirty to forty years, and without special care. By its yield, the ground pear surpasses potatoes five to six times.

The plant is cold-resistant, withstands frosts up to six degrees. The tubers of Jerusalem artichoke with a good snow cover can withstand thirty degrees below zero. By the way, the reproduction of Jerusalem artichoke is exactly the tubers, which can be planted both in spring and in autumn. The hole is dug out the same size as the potato. At the bottom of it lay sand, ash, compost. Later in the autumn, when light frosts pass, the tubers are excavated. At this time, the process of the outflow of sugar from the leaves and stems in the tubers is already being completed. In the winter they are stored in the basement, and who does not have such an opportunity, then you can use the refrigerator, after placing the tubers in a tightly knotted plastic bag.

Earth pear has many advantages. Its tubers contain inulin, so they are recommended to people suffering from diabetes. In addition, Jerusalem artichoke significantly affects the reduction of sugar in the blood, and also helps in restoring vision. It is also useful for elderly people who have atherosclerosis and anemia.

A unique property of inulin is its ability to influence metabolism. It has a great positive effect on the human body during its entire stay in it. Once in the gastrointestinal tract, inulin is cleaved with hydrochloric acid and enzymes into individual fructose molecules, which subsequently penetrate into the blood vessels. The unsplit part of inulin is excreted from the body, absorbing unnecessary substances like heavy metals, radionuclides, fatty acids, cholesterol crystals, and various toxic chemical compounds.

Earth pear has a positive effect on the cardiovascular and nervous systems. It also helps those suffering from arrhythmia, hypertension, and blood circulation disorders. This is an excellent laxative and diuretic. In such cases it is better to use pear juice, which must be consumed in the amount of one tablespoon three times a day between meals.

In spring and autumn, Jerusalem artichoke is recommended for everyone, since it contains almost all the elements and vitamins necessary for the normal development of the body. It will not be attacked by any colds, and the body can easily cope with such ailments, such as spring weakness and vitamin deficiency. There is an opinion that the earth pear is an obstacle for the development of cancer.

Healing properties are inherent in all parts of this plant: tubers, leaves, stems and flowers. By the way, it is better to use tubers fresh and, preferably, without seasonings and salt. It is not necessary to remove peel from them, just rinse them with cool water.

Jerusalem artichoke, like no other plant, contains a whole complex of valuable properties, is a unique curative product of both curative and dietary nutrition. It is rightly called the product of the new millennium, not only for adults, but also for children.