Probably, at least once you have encountered such a plant as jusai, but maybe you did not even know what it's called. The second name of this plant is onion branchy or fragrant. Useful properties of jusai are similar to those found in onions or garlic. Jusai or jutsai came to us from Mongolia and China, after a while the plant quickly spread and in our latitudes.
How useful is jusai?
This plant is liked by many because of its taste qualities, it is often used in cooking. It can be added to the dishes in fresh form or even canned for the winter. No one on the properties of jussai does not affect the freezing, so you can store it in this form.
Similarity with onions gave the plant the same useful qualities and medicinal properties. In comparison with other similar plants, this is one of the most caloric. In addition to growing as an addition to the dishes, it is also relevant as an ornament of the infield due to the leaves of bright green color. Jusai blooms in small white flowers, which are also called asterisks.
The use of onion jusai is noticeable immediately. Inflorescences and leaves of the plant contain a considerable amount of ascorbic acid, which helps in strengthening immunity and not only. This plant activates the functionality of the endocrine system, strengthens the walls of blood vessels and cartilage. Such onions are useful for eating during colds and diseases of the respiratory system. It also helps to remove bile.
Benefits and harm of jusai
To use this plant stands with caution, especially for the first time, for the reason that it can cause allergy if intolerant in some people.
It is not recommended to use it for people with inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, after all, like the onion, it can cause heartburn and unpleasant sensations, so when introducing this plant into the diet, start using it from a small amount.