Onion Usage
by Jack Rodnessy on Oct 31, 2007 with 2 Comments
The Garden Onion or the Onion is a plant that has many uses around the world. It has been cultivated for many years before modern civilization; most notably the Ancient Egyptians. They also believed that the onion was a symbol of eternal life.
Medicinal Uses
The onion was used to relieve headaches and hair loss in ancient times. Today, scientific studies show that it is effective against the common cold, diabetes, and various other diseases. Onions also help the body make more effective use of vitamin C and insulin. Onions have been shown to lower high cholesterol and high blood pressure like its relative, garlic.
Other Factors
The sulfuric acids are the agent which gives the onion its smell. It also irritates eyes, as the gas diffuses in air and eventually reaching the eye, causing irritation.
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Francie | Apr 24, 2008 | Reply
Thanks, good to know! I had no idea onions had any medicinal value.
Rookie Expert | Jun 16, 2008 | Reply
Onions are very cooling too. So its good to have onions in summer. Short but to the point and informative article.