Allium Cepa Onion

Onions health benefits are due to its potent anti-oxidant, immuno-modulatory and anti-inflammatory. These three medicinal properties help to fight against a variety of diseases in which onions are used for therapeutic purposes. Onions as food provide a good amount of nutrients to the body, which further enhances its importance. It boosts immunity and prevents diseases.

- Dr. Manoj Shah

In some Asian countries, it is a crucial part of almost every recipe. Onion is a good nutritious vegetable, which we can use on regular basis and include in our daily diet.

Phytochemistry (Active Constituents) :

Kaempferol

Myricetin

Quercetin

Quercitrin

Allyl sulfide

Onions contain organosulfur compounds. These compounds give a unique smell and taste to onions. The main active constituent in onions is QUERCETIN, which is one of flavonoid that exhibits a good antioxidant property. Another phytochemical is Allyl sulfide. It also possesses for antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Medicinal Properties :

Onion has following healing properties.

Antioxidants

Anti-inflammatory

Anti-cholesterol

Anti-hypertensive

Anti-cancer

Anti-arthritic

Anti-bacterial or Anti-biotic

Bronchodilator

Expectorant

Anti-spasmodic

Antiseptic

Carminative

Anti-coagulant

Fibrinolytic

Anthelmintic

Therapeutic Indications : Onions (ALLIUM CEPA) are helpful in following health conditions.

Scar removal

Burns and wounds

Hair loss

Diabetes

Atherosclerosis

High cholesterol

High blood pressure

Asthma

Upset stomach

Loss of appetite

Common clod

Whooping cough

Sore throat Bronchitis

Caution & Side Effects :

Onions are POSSIBLY SAFE in food and therapeutic amounts.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding : Onions use in pregnancy and breastfeeding is LIKELY SAFE, but you should avoid using it in larger amounts.

Contraindications :

Acid reflux & Heartburn : However, onions do