What is the medicinal value of devil ginger

The so-called devil ginger is also called Jerusalem artichoke or Jerusalem artichoke. This plant was introduced to my country in the 17th century and its origin is in North America. Ginger is currently grown in some areas south of the Yangtze River in my country. Ginger is rich in starch and sugar and can be eaten raw or cooked. Ginger has the effects of promoting diuresis and removing dampness, clearing heat and cooling blood. It can also harmonize the stomach and has a therapeutic effect on edema and difficulty urinating. Let’s take a look at the specific medicinal value of Japanese ginger.

What are the nutritional values ​​of Jerusalem artichoke? The scientific name of Jerusalem artichoke is Jerusalem artichoke. Its tubers are rich in amino acids, sugars and vitamins. They have different flavors whether eaten raw or cooked. They taste even better if made into pickles or Jerusalem artichoke jerky. Jerusalem artichoke is rich in inulin, which has special health care and anti-cancer effects after extraction.

The edible rate of ginger is 100%. Every 100 grams of tuber contains 79.8 grams of water, 0.1 grams of crude protein, 0.1 grams of fat, 16.6 grams of carbohydrates, 0.6 grams of crude fiber, 2.8 grams of ash, 49 milligrams of calcium, 119 milligrams of phosphorus, 8.4 milligrams of iron, 0.13 milligrams of vitamin B1, 0.06 milligrams of vitamin B2, 0.6 milligrams of niacin, 6 milligrams of vitamin C, and is rich in inulin, pentose, starch and other substances. It is sweet, mild and non-toxic. It has the effects of promoting diuresis and removing dampness, harmonizing the stomach and clearing away heat and detoxifying. It is a diuretic. Jerusalem artichoke has a wide range of uses.

Secondly, wash and remove impurities from 50 kg of ginger, put it into a clay jar, add a layer of Jerusalem artichoke and sprinkle with 9 kg of salt, then pour in an appropriate amount of water. Invert the jar once after one day, and then once every two days. It can be eaten after about 15 days. It has a delicious flavor and can be used as a side dish. It has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on diabetes.

Ginger can be used to extract high-purity oligofructose, which can improve human lipid metabolism, lower blood lipids, and have an antibacterial effect on bifidobacteria. The oligofructose extracted from ginger can enhance the body's immune function and has been widely used in various fields such as medicine and health care. Not only that, ginger can also be used to ferment and make wine.