Herbal medicine: the properties of onion

The onion bulbosa is a map belonging to the family Alliaceae. Cultivated since old times, when it grows of course, this plant has generally two-year cycle, but became annual in cultivation. The onion was used since the old Egyptians, not merely to savor dishes, but also for therapeutic purposes for the preparation of those who were deemed loyal drugs. But now that such advantageous properties we identify this valuable food? Let’s discover out together.

Flavonoids and trace such as sulfur, iron, potassium, calcium, fluoride, manganese and phosphorus gives the number of onion therapeutic properties. In dermatology can be used as an antibiotic and antibacterial, applying a bit of its juice on the area of skin by disinfect. There’s more: the onion is also a fine expectorant and can be used to gargle, assist relieve the symptoms of tonsillitis or other ailments throat. Thanks to the presence of enzymes, the onion is also called as a great stimulant metabolism of dieresis and more usually of the digestive process.

Given the lofty content of necessary oils, substances containing sulfur, vitamin C and minerals, the onion can be used for the reason phytotherapy for the treatment of abscesses or chilblains. To prepare a fine draft, just to deprive the onion peel, carve and boil in a saucepan of water for approximately twenty minutes, and then strain the infusion exactly obtained. This shall give a decoction with significant therapeutic properties to be applied to that area from frostbite or abscesses with a cloth or gauze. The same decoction can also be used for cosmetic purposes, to treat dry and irritated skin, or to contradict and delay hair loss due to stress or other outside factors.

By soaking for 3 days 500 grams of onion in 1 liter of white wine, you get an infusion of special advantage to those suffering from the sickness urinary or problems kidneys. Thus, to obtain significant benefits, just take a little amount of the infusion three times a day, ever without sustenance.