Onion’s Health Benefits

I’m having a hard time peeling Onions every time I prepare the ingredients to cook. “Yes, I cried”, no matter how hard I tried to avoid it. This is because Onions produce irritant chemical known as syn-propanethial-S-oxide that stimulates in the eyes’ lachrymal glands that release tears. Scientists used to blame the  allinase enzyme for the instability of substances in a cut onion.

Onion is part of the allium family of vegetables and herbs, Allium vegetables have been cultivated for centuries for not only their characteristic, pungent flavors but also for their medicinal properties. Allium vegetables have been studied extensively in relation to cancer, especially stomach and colorectal cancers. A prized member of the lily family, they lavish you with health benefits while adding oodles of taste to our food.

Onions are good source of vitamins C, B6, biotin, chromium, calcium, and dietary fibre. In addition to that, they contain good amounts of folic acid, vitamin B1 and vitamin K. Onions are consumed raw, cooked, dried as a powder or as juice. Onions originated in central Asia, and now in modern-day Iran and Pakistan. Never mind the tears they bring on; onions are an ace ally in your fight against a disease. Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL), thus keeping our heart healthy. On these page we will see some of the important health benefits of onions.

Improve Digestive System

If you have indigestion, Onions can improve the digestive system.

Cure Fever and Allergies

It is an immediate cure for fever, common cold, cough, sore throat, allergies etc.

Regulates Blood

Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.

Reduce Inflammation

For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.

Prevents Cancer

A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer. Several servings of onion each week are sufficient to statistically lower your risk of some types of cancer. For colorectal, laryngeal, and ovarian cancer, between 1-7 servings of onion has been shown to provide risk reduction.

Improves Immunity

The phytochemicals in onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body, thus gifting you with improved immunity.

Prevents Gastric Ulcers

Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.

Used in Asthma Treatment

Onions has been historically used to treat asthma because of its ability to inhibit the production of compounds that cause the bronchial muscle to relax.

For Better Skin

The antioxidants present in onions prevent your skin from getting wrinkles and fine lines as we age.

If you had been bitten by a bee, apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.