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what is the difference between artichokes and jerusalem artichokes
Artichoke hearts come from the globe artichoke, which is a big thistle plant native to the Mediterranean. Jerusalem artichokes are brown skinned tubers that look a bit like gingerroot.
what are alternate names for the jerusalem artichoke
The Jerusalem artichoke is also called sunroot, sunchoke, or earth apple
what is the jerusalem artichoke's scientific name
The Jerusalem artichoke's scientific name is Helianthus tuberosus
is the jerusalem artichoke used medicinally
Reported to be aperient, aphrodisiac, cholagogue, diuretic, spermatogenetic, stomachic, and tonic, Jerusalem artichoke is a folk remedy for diabetes and rheumatism.

Question: how does the plant help with diabetes
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