ONION

 

ONION

Onions are used all over the world. It is cooked with almost all the veg and non-veg foods, especially in Indian culture. It is also be eaten raw as one of the ingredients in salads and raitas. It has small tiny roots and the bulb-shaped bottom is called onion. The leaves also are eaten raw and added in cooking. The leaves are usually mentioned as spring onions. The shape of the leaves is tall and cylindrical. It is hollow inside the leaves. It grows like a fan above the bulb. When it matured the leaves dies and the outer layer of the bulb becomes dry and brittle. When you cut onions, the chemical substance in them will irritate the eye and make you shed tears. There are many types of onions around the world. In India mostly 3 types of onions are used for cooking. They are Red onions, White onions, and small onions or shallots. Overall Onions are very important for immune health.

Shallots:

Shallots are formed in clusters. The colors of the shallot will be In yellowish-brown and reddish-pink. It has more medicinal value than the other two types of onions. These shallots are used for cooking and specifically in South Indian cooking recipes, the people use only shallots to cook certain dishes. Usually, raw shallots are taken with porridge made from millets like Ragi or Finger millet and Pearl millet.

Health Benefits:

Onions are high in antioxidants. This helps to improve blood circulation. It also helps to regulate blood sugar levels and improves heart and bone health. It also cures allergies that come while the season changes. It is also helpful in fighting germs and viral infections. You can add this to your diet plan to maintain your weight. It helps to reduce extra fat in your body. It reduces inflammation and stress. It prevents cancer and obesity. The anti-inflammatory properties help to control high blood pressure and prevent blood clots. It is also good to resist harmful bacteria's growth In the body.

White Onion Health Benefits:

As it contains fiber and probiotics, it is good for stomach health. The fiber helps in digestion and the probiotics improve gut health. The powerful antibacterial properties in white onion help to prevent cancer and increase heart health. It also boosts the quality of sleep. It helps to stabilize blood sugar levels. it can be used as a blood thinner.

Medicinal Values:

Onion:

The onions can be used for insect bites. People slice the onion and rub it in the affected area to relieve the pain and reduce its toxicity. In home remedies, onion slices are used for reducing fever and body pain. People used to rub the sliced onion onto the feet which reduce the severity of the fever.

Onion Paste:

When applying to the head it boosts hair growth. It also protects from hair loss. The anti-microbial property in onion helps to fight against infections in the scalp. The antifungal property helps to cure acne and reduce acne marks. If you apply the paste to your skin it reduces the wrinkles. It is important to note that before applying you should know the sensitivity of the skin.

Onion Juice:

The intake of juice may help to prevent bone disorders occurred because of inflammation. It may use for respiratory problems like asthma and gives strength to the lungs. A few drops into the ears helps to treat ear infection and earache.