Benefit and medicinal cure of onions to the body many didnt know

in #health7 years ago

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So many people had ignorantly avoided eating of onions, cos the lack the basic knowledge of all the benefit of onions to the body.

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In this article i will state if not all, some of the impresive health benefit of onions, which will includes substanting, treating and preventing a number of diseases which includes cancer, heart disorder and diabetes. Will also look at common treatment for cold, asthma,bacterial infection, respiratory problems, angina and cough.

  In other words you may say onions are a true gift from nature, even if they make you cry when slicing lol.

WHAT IS ONIONS

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Onions are vegetables which have the scientific classification of allium cepa.
They contain a number of antioxidant compounds that are very effective in neutralizing the free radicals present in the human body.
They have been one of the staple plant in the diet of humans for more than 7000 years and during much of that time, they were actually cultivated, there are still wild species in certain area of asia, but overall, Onions are globally grown and cultivated plant.

They fascination with onions could have stemmed from their versatility and availability or from the medicinal and beneficial properties, they antibacterial properties of onions extensive antifungal application s, which have made it a house hold name in antifungal relief.

Onions plant can be grown in well drained and moist soil, you can even grown it in or backyard or garden to reap its health benefits.

Onions from an important part of many culinary preparation in cuisines around the word and they are also known as "companion plants" which means that they grown well around other vegetables and plants. Onions have been known to possess curative value since ancient times. Even the World Health Organisation confirms that they are beneficial for people with a reduced appetite and those suffering from atherosclerosis, Health expert acknowledge the fact that onions provide great respite for patients with chronic asthma, allergic bronchitis, common cold - related cough and cold syndromes.

ONIONS NUTRITION FACT

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  Onions have many valuable medicinal applications because of the nutrients, vitamin, mineral and organic compounds contained in them, these include the presence of sulfuric compounds and quercetin too. Onions also contain mineral component such as calcium magnesium, sodium, potassium, selenium, phosphorus and they are a good source of vitamin c, vitamin B6 and dietary fiber.

HEALTH BENEFIT OF ONIONS

Onions being such an adaptive plant, is a great source of maximum essential nutrients our body needs.

Lets explore the most valuable and well known health benefit of onions

*Boost immune system
The phytochemical present in significant amount in onions act as stimulants for vitamin C within the body, vitamin C boost our immune system by fighting against toxing and various foreign bodies than can lead to diseases and illness.

*Oral care
Onions are often use to prevent tooth decay and oral infections, Chewing raw onions for 2 to 3 minute can potentially kill all the germs present in the oral area and surrounding places like the throat.

*Treat Heart Ailments
Onions act as anticoagulants also know as blood thinners which prevent the red blood call from forming clumps, these block and cots can leads to heart disorder or cardiovascular diseases.

*Manage Diabetes
Onions contain chromium which is a relatively unusual mineral to be found naturally in food. chromium helps the body mange blood sugar levels and ensure a slow gradual release of glucose to muscles and body cells. So eating them can help diabetic patients.

*Used as insect Repellent
You can apply onion juice to reduce pain caused by honeybee stings, fresh onion juice or paste can be used for external application on insect bites and scorpion stings,The smell of onions also causes insects to flee which is why they can be used as insect repellent as well as a form of sting treatment.

*Prevent Cancer
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Onion are rich in active compounds that successfully inhibit the development and spread of cancerous cells. They have a significant amount of quercetin Quercetin is a very powerful antioxidant, which is consistently linked to the prevention or reduction of the spread of cancer .

*Relieve from earaches
A few drops of onions juice may prove immensely beneficial to individual s suffering from an acute earache. They ringing sound in the ear may be cured by applying onion juice through a piece of cotton wool.

*Skin care
Onions juice mixed with honey or olive oil is said to be the best treatment for treating symptom signs of acne. It is also anti-inflamatory in nature, so the active compounds can reduce the skin condition like acne. Onion also help reduce the associated pained inflammation of condition like gout arthritis.
Consuming an equal mixture of onion juice and honey can relieve sore throat and coughing symptoms

*Boost Sexual Driveunnamed.jpg

Onions are said to increase the urge for a healthy sex life, one tablespoon on onion juice along with one spoonful of ginger juice, taken three times a day can boost the libido and sex drive.

*Treat Anemia
Even anemia condition can be improve by eating onions along with jaggery and water because this adds to the mineral content of the body, especially iron, which is an essential part of producing new red blood cell, so anemia also known as iron deficiency can be prevent by including onion in your diet .

*Treat urinary Disorder
For those suffering from a burning sensation during urination, onions can provide a considerable relief. People suffering from this condition should drink boiled water with 6 to 7 gram of Onions.
According to Peace Healthier Organization ,Onions have long been used for treating various diseases such as tumors, persistent cough and cold, Peace Health further states that onion consumption can be help in the prevention of stomach and breast cancer

NOTE: vitamin C in Onions is a strong antioxidant which can reduce the presence and impact of free radicals in the body, free radicals are the chemical byproduct of cellular metabolism and they can cause healthy cells to mutate into cancerous cells. Therefore any food rich in antioxidant which neutralize these free radicals is beneficial for anyone, since every person is susceptible to this internal attack due to oxidative stress.

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Conclusion
For the seek of you health, start eating onions in other to fight those bacterials that might want to infect your body with diseases.
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