Helianthus tuberosis extract (inci)

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Helianthus tuberosis extract is the extract obtained from the roots/tubers of Jerusalem artichoke (also known as earth pear, bulbous sunflower, Jerusalem artichoke). Helianthus tuberosis is a plant from the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, which is native to northern South America.

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The potato like tubers contain 14-20% inulin, 3-5% sugar, no starch, 3% protein.

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From a nutritional point of view, preparations made from the tubers can be used as diabetic food.

Helianthus tuberosis extract is used in cosmetic formulations. The substrate acts as a skin care product.

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  1. Burger A et al (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th Edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 664

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter AltmeyerProf. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles