If you’re not familiar with the plant Jerusalem artichoke, you might be amazed to know what it can do to help prevent hair loss as well as attain healthier hair strands.
Jerusalem artichoke, which is scientifically known as Helianthus tuberosus, is native to the central regions of North America. It is also cultivated in different parts of the United States, commonly in Ohio and Mississippi.
Despite what its name implies, this plant has no relation to the capital city of Israel, which is Jerusalem. In fact, the Italian settlers call it girasole, an Italian term that means sunflower since it looks exactly like the sunflower plant.
But, over the passage of time, the name girasole was changed to Jerusalem artichoke. Now, Jerusalem artichoke is referred to as sunchoke, topinambur, and sunroot.
Hair Care Benefits of Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke helps prevent the onset of hair loss, hair fall, and hair thinning problems. It encourages the growth of fuller, shinier and healthier mane in three ways:
1. Leaves as antioxidant.
The leaves of Jerusalem artichoke contain hydroxycinnamic derivative, a good antioxidant that maintains the radiance, health, and color of the hair strands. It also aids in keeping the balance of essential nutrients in the body, helping in the growth of healthier hair follicles.
2. Roots as natural blood booster.
The roots of Jerusalem artichoke are full of natural stimulants that boost blood flow in the scalp. Increased in blood flow helps carry adequate supply of nutrients and oxygen in the hair roots for the production of thicker, fuller, and healthier mane. Recent studies revealed that Jerusalem artichoke contains protein and zinc. These two essential elements are said to help in preventing hair loss and hair thinning problems.
3. Juice or extract for healthier hair.
The juice or extract of Jerusalem artichoke hastens the removal of alcohol from the body as well as induces better digestion. In addition, it is also rich in ascorbic acid (vitamin C), an element that helps accelerate the speed with which alcohol passes through the system. More than that, vitamin C also enables the body to absorb iron, which is essential for the growth of fuller, shinier and healthier tresses.