Botanical name of the onion: Allium cepa
plant family: Alliaceae (Liliaceae)
Main botanical characteristics: Tubular, long, green, pointed leaves, which sometimes form the inflorescence with white flowers at the tip.
Flowering time: July-August
Plant parts used: Onion (Allii cepae bulbus)
Ingredients: Essential oil, sulfur-containing amino acids (alliin, allicin), propanthial oxide (causes lachrymation), flavonoids
Effect of the onion: Secretion-stimulating, digestive, appetite-stimulating, diuretic, wound-healing, antibacterial, lipid-lowering, antihypertensive, inhibits platelet aggregation.
indicationsRespiratory catarrh, runny nose, sore throat, cough, flu, cold, earache, middle ear infection, tinnitus, prevention of age-related vasoconstriction, digestive problems.
Contraindications / Side effects: Overdose causes flatulence.
Preparation and dosage form:
Internally:
- Fresh onion as a spice, onion syrup (1 tsp. onion, 50g sugar, 100g water, boil and take throughout the day)
- Hom. Low potencies for watery rhinitis, earache, sinusitis, bronchitis
Externally:
- Chest or neck compress with chopped onions (for sore throat, cold, cough)
