Onions

Onions have anti-inflammatory, antifungle, and anticancer benefits. They are a good sourse of antioxidants, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese, and Vitamin C.


Onions have a variety of medicinal effects and may help to treat:

Colds & coughs - Onions are known to decrease bronchial spasms, with just a few servings of onion a day keep the breathing passageways open.

Asthma & breathing problems – onions sulfur compounds inhibit allergic inflammatory responses. Onion extract was found to decrease allergy-induced bronchial constriction in asthma patients.

Bacterial infections- Onions stimulate the growth of healthy bifidobacteria and suppress the growth of potentially harmful bacteria.

Lower blood pressure and Cholesterol- Onions contain a number of sulfides similar to those found in garlic. They are believed to raise beneficial HDL cholesterol and stops LDL cholesterol from oxidizing (which makes it stick to the lining of the artery walls)

Poor appetite- Increase appetite while promoteing healthy craveings. So flaver up your foods!

Blisters, boils and releave sweeling from bee stings- onions are also topically anti-inflammitory. Apply a slice of raw onion to infected area.

Diabities- as a good source of chromium, (trace mineral) it helps tissue cells respond to insulin levels in the blood.
Brain Function- vitamin B-6 helps keep up GABA levels in the brain, which may work against neurotic conditions

Prevention benifits:
Atherosclerosis
Tumors in the colon
Cardiovascular disease- Onions are a rich source of flavonoids
Cancer

FYI: They belong to the lily family, as does garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots.
Tip: Shallots contain the most anti-oxidents while yellow onions contain the most bioflanoids. White onions contain the least benifit.
Worried about bad breath?  East a sprig of frech parsley (Neutralizes the sulfur compounds before they become offensive smelling.


Warning:
large amounts of onions can lead to stomach irritation that may cause nausea and diarrhea. There are no known interactions with drugs except that they can potentiate the action of anticoagulants.

I am not a physician. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical counseling. If you have a serious medical condition please contact a medical or health professional.