Onion
Description
The Onion is a biennial bulb Vegetable - commonly described (incorrectly) as a member of the Lily family.
Botanical Names
Allium cepa (Common Onion)
Allium cepa proliform group (Egyptian Onion or Tree Onion)
All varieties of Onion belong to the Amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) family.
Health Benefits of Onions
Cardiovascular System
Onions may help to prevent Atherosclerosis. [1]
Onions may inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting (due to Adenosine and other substances in Onions). [2]
Onions may reduce the risk of Heart Attack (by inhibiting the abnormal Blood Clotting activity that is implicit in Heart Attacks). [3]
Onions may lower elevated Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (due to the Prostaglandin E1 content of Onions). [4]
Onions may help to prevent Thrombosis. [5]
Digestive System
Onions may stimulate the flow of Bile (i.e. it functions as a Cholagogue).
Onions may alleviate the symptoms of Colic.
Onions may help to prevent and eliminate Gallstones. [6]
Hair
Onion (juice applied topically to the Scalp) may facilitate Hair growth in Alopecia Areata patients. [7]
Immune System
Onions may help to prevent and treat some forms of Cancer: [8]
Onions may help to prevent Cancer - Brain: [9]
Onions may help to prevent Gliomas: [10]
Onions may help to prevent Meningioma: [11]
Onions may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [12]
Onions may help to prevent Cancer - Colon. [13]
Onions may help to prevent Cancer - Endometrium. [14]
Onions may help to prevent Cancer - Esophagus. [15]
Onions may help to prevent Cancer - Kidney. [16]
Onions may help to prevent Cancer - Larynx. [17]
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