Unveiling the medicinal potential of Helianthus tuberosus: A comprehensive bibliometric study
Safarzoda Sharoffidin R. Yusufi Salomiddin J. Bakhtiyor Sharifzoda S. Abdukarimzoda K. Zare A. Mussin N.M. Zhilisbayeva K.R. Tanideh N. Tamadon A.
February 2026Elsevier GmbH
European Journal of Integrative Medicine
2026#82
Introduction: Helianthus tuberosus, commonly known as Jerusalem artichoke, has been recognized for its diverse medicinal applications attributed to its rich composition of bioactive compounds. Despite the growing body of research, a comprehensive understanding of the publication landscape concerning its medicinal potential remains limited. This study aims to perform a detailed bibliometric analysis of the literature pertaining to the medicinal applications of H. tuberosus, elucidating publication characteristics, journal dissemination patterns, author and institutional productivity, country-specific research contributions, and prevalent thematic focuses. Methods: A systematic search was conducted from January 1979 to February 2025 using the Web of Science and Scopus databases. The search strategy involved querying article titles, abstracts, and keywords with relevant terms related to H. tuberosus and its medicinal applications. No restrictions were placed on publication year, but only English-language articles were included. After removing duplicates and normalizing metadata, a refined dataset of 129 unique documents were analyzed. Bibliometric analysis was performed using the bibliometrix package within the RStudio environment. Results: The analysis encompassed 129 research articles, featuring 568 authors from 40 countries, covering a 45-year period. The annual progression of literature showed variability over time, with author activity peaking in 2021 and 2022, each year producing 18 and 16 publications, respectively. The top ten journals contributed to 25 publications, accounting for 16.4% of the total output, with Veterinary World leading at four publications. Among the authors, Bochnia M, Glatter M, Greef J, Grela E, Ilgaza A, Jogloy S, and Zeyner A were prominent, each contributing five articles. Chulalongkorn University in Thailand was the most prolific institution, contributing 16 studies. Thailand led in publication count with 44 articles and the most cited country was Turkey with 449 citations. Keyword analysis revealed Jerusalem artichoke, inulin, and Helianthus tuberosus as the most frequently occurring terms. Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape concerning the medicinal potential of H. tuberosus. The findings highlight key contributors, prevalent research themes, and collaborative networks, offering valuable insights for future research directions and potential therapeutic applications of this versatile plant.
Bioactive compounds , Biorefinery , Ethnobotany , Ethnomedicine , Functional food , Gut microbiota , Inulin , Prebiotic
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