Onion (Allium cepa) is an edible bulb which belongs to the family of lily . It has a pungent taste and smell with many layers, it is one of the condiment used in cooking. Onion is a vegetable with lots of benefits to man. It is cultivated and used through out the world in making pickles or chutneys.
Onion is a native of south east Asia and is mostly grown for commercial purposes. Ancient Egyptians regarded the spherical shape of onion as the shape of the world. The name onion came from a Latin word "unus" meaning "one". It was the Romans that introduced this plant to Britain.
Onions have been noted to have curative powers through out the centuries, and has been recommended for series of ailment which when applied or used prove positive results. It contained sulphur rich volatile oil, which when released during peeling bring tears to the eyes.
The Bounties of Onion.
* Onions have antibiotic, antiseptic, antimicrobial, and carminative properties. These properties help to keep the body free from series of infections.
* Onions can slow down and or stop nose bleeding if inhaled through the nose.
* It has been proved by researchers that onion is an immediate cure for fever, cold, cough, and some throat allergies this works through the mixture of onion juice and honey.
* Insomnia,or sleeping disorders will surely be at rest if you take a little onions a day.
* Onions are good source of sulphur, potassium, fibers, vitamin B, vitamin C, low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
* If placed on the for head, onions have the power of working against side effect of fever.
* Onions can improve the system, this is done by increasing the release of digestive juice.
* In the treatment of diabetes, onions is seen as an agent of controlling blood sugar to a manageable level.
* Onions mastermind the increase of insulin in the body.
* Onions work against, head, neck, and colon cancer thereby causing overall control against cancer in the body system.
* If onions are consumed on a daily basis, it act as a protector against coronary disease with a balance on the daily breakdown of cholesterol.
* Onion juice can remove burnt skin and insect bite on the skin.
* Osteoporosis and Atherosclerosis are protected and prevented from occurring with daily consumption of onions.
* Inflammation from Arthritis in the joints can be healed by onions.
* Application of onions and turmeric juice on the affected area of patches or pigments either in the body or on the face cleanse it magically.
* For few types of moles, onions juice works effectively in removing them.
* Fried onions with sesame or castor oil for the relieve of body pains and healing of acne.
* Onions have rejuvenation properties on the body tissue.
* Onions is also used for toothaches and tooth decaying.
* Onion juice is also effective in ear and eye problems.
* Onions contained water, protein, starch, fats, fibers, minerals, calcium, vitamin C vitamin B, iron, which all are essential elements that is needed by our health on daily basis.
* Onions is vital for good memory retention and strong nervous system.
* Continuous use of onion juice on the hair or scalp will get rid of lice, and cause hair full.
* Onions cure menstrual disorders, if consumed raw few days before your cycle.
It will be noted that consumption of onions should be between 100 to 150 grams in any form depending on your likes and dislikes to achieve the stated result .
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