Health benefits of Onion
July 1st 2008 23:41
Onions are rich in chemical compounds which exhibit antibacterial and antifungal properties and have been used to treat coughs, bacterial infections, and breathing problems across different cultures for many centuries.
Onions are rich in fructo-oligosaccharides, sulphides, Vitamin A and C, calcium, flavonoids, phosphorus and potassium which contributes to its many health beneficial properties such as:
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Cardiovascular disease
- Colds
- High Blood Pressure
- Influenza
- Insomnia
- Lowers cholesterol
- Pneumonia
- Reduce inflammation
- Sinus conditions
- Tuberculosis
Some common skin ailments such as burns and freckles can also be treated with onion, or more specifically, onion juice.
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