Health Benefits of Onion

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Health Benefits of Onion

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Onion is being used for centuries not just to add flavor to foods but also for its therapeutic properties. Onion have an antibacterial and antifungal properties. Some people mixed vinegar with onion juice and apply it in their freckles and warts, it is believed that it can remove/reduce this skin problems.



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Yellow Onion

Nutritive Values of Onions : Per 100 gm.

* Vitamin A : 50 I.U.
* Vitamin B :
* Vitamin C : 9 mg.
* Calcium : 32 mg.
* Phosphorus : 44 mg.
* Potassium : 300 mg.
* Carbohydrates : 10.3 gm.
* Protein : 1.4 mg.
* Calories : 45

Onion is Benenificial in the following conditions:

* Asthma
* Influenza
* Colds
* Tuberculosis
* Insomnia
* Pneumonia
* Antiallergy
* Obesity
* Reduce inflammation
* Slightly laxative
* High Blood Pressure
* Lowers cholesterol
* Prolong longevity
* Helps destroy worms and other parasites.
* Bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tube)
* Neuritis (inflammation of the nerves)
* Vertigo (inflammation of nerves)
* Diuretic (increases the secretion of urine)
* Diabetes mellitus - lowers blood sugar.
* Valuable for the hair, nails of the fingers and toes, and for the eyes.
* Sinus conditions - helps to drain mucus from the cavities and loosen phlegm.
* Whether fresh or cooked onions have antiplatelet, adhesiveness, thus preventing thrombosis

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Post by sheeza » Apr 05, 2009

should I take its juice...?

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just kidding useful info...!
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Post by ujala » Apr 06, 2009

welldoen awasi

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Post by jamescarter » Jan 15, 2013

Onion has many medicinal properties. Early American settlers used wild onions to treat colds, coughs, asthma, and to repel insects. In Chinese medicine, onions have been used to treat angina, coughs, bacterial infections, breathing difficulties.

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Post by Shown » Feb 26, 2013

Onion has great health benefits. It is good specially for men. It is good to add more onion in food. Anyhow thanks for this wonderful post. I learned some great information.

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Post by farhatbokhari » Mar 13, 2013

Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.

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Post by mindder » Apr 12, 2013

I am really surprised and glad to know about such an important benefits of Onion.I am vegetarian.I will surly try to increase its quantity in my daily diet.

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Post by peterparker0639 » Oct 28, 2013

Hello
Onions have anti-biotic, antiseptic, antimicrobial and carminative properties to help you stay away from infections.Onions are rich in sulphur, fibers, potassium, vitamin B, vitamin C and they are low in fat, cholesterol and sodium.

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Post by kellyhanson » Oct 28, 2013

• Use onion juice on the hair or the scalp to get rid of lice and hair fall.
• It is good for memory and strong nervous system, consuming onions is your best bet.
• This is also used for toothaches and tooth decaying.
• Onions can improve digestive system.
• A small piece of onion can work against side effects of fever if it’s kept on the fore head.
• Onions can be used to prevent cancers.

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Post by LilyPerry » Nov 02, 2013

nice food.

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