Development of new functional feed that utilizes Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) and Rush {Juncus effuses L.) in Japan

摘要

Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) is acknowledged as a food as well as a medicinal plant and its cultivation in Japan has recently expanded. Rush (Juncus effuses L.) which is widely distributed in the temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, has historically been used as a herbal medicine for nephritis and dermal disorders. However, there is a lot of harvest residue of both plants. This research was conducted to find out the way for the effective use of these residues as functional feed resources.