Onion's Hidden Health Gems: Unveiling Its Nutritional and Medicinal Wonders

Onions also grew in Chinese gardens as early as 5,000 years ago. Onion contain flavonoids, are also known as ‘companion plants’. Onions also contain mineral components such as calcium, potassium, selenium and phosphorus, and they are a good source of vitamin C, B6, biotin, chromium, magnesium, vitamin B1 and K. Onions have antibiotic, antiseptic, antimicrobial and carminative properties to help you to stay away from infections.

Scientific Name:  Allium cepa.
Originated - central Asia, Iran and Pakistan.

Different Languages

• Tamil  - Vaengayam English - Onion
• Hindi - pyaz or kanda or Dungri
• Telugu - Nirulli / Ullipayalu / Yerra Gaddalu
• Malayalam - Savala
• Kannada  - Ulligadde / Erulli / Neeruli
• Bengali - Pyajj / Piyaz
• Gujarati - Dungri / Kanda
• Marathi  - Kandaa

Nutritional values of Onion:

Nutrients:
Dietary Fiber - 7%
Protein - 2%
Carbohydrates - 3%
Calories - 2%

Vitamins:
Vitamin C - 12%
Vitamin B6 - 6%
Thiamin - 3%
Folate - 5%

Minerals:
Mangnesium - 2%
Potassium - 4%
Manganese – 6%
Phosphorus - 3%

Health benefits of Onion:

• Reduces spread of cancer
• Regulates blood sugar levels
• Relieves sore throat & coughing symptoms
• Provides relief from urinary disorders
• Reduces pain caused by bee sting
• Provides relief from earache
• Relieves stomach ache & treats anemia
• Prevents tooth decay & oral infections
• Boosts immune system

Onions and the Heart:

• Boost beneficial HDL cholesterol
• Thin the blood
• Retard blood clotting
• Lower total blood cholesterol
• Lower triglycerides
• Lower blood pressure

Treatments:

• A small piece of onion can stop bleeding through the nose.
• It can cure insomnia or sleeping disorders. 
• Good night’s sleep.
• Improve the digestive system.