DRUG APPROVALS BY DR ANTHONY MELVIN CRASTO
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Onion is a commonly known plant. The part used is the bulb, which grows underground. It is an essential part of our kitchen herbs and spices. Onion is used in lots of recipes all over the world particularly in South Asia. It is both herb and vegetable used in all seasons. It has been part of many herbal preparations particularly sexual medicines since ages due to its medical properties. Apart from the chemistry of onion, it has dry-warm characteristics, which are used to treat various ailments. It is a boon for those having wet-cold constitutions. Many diseases associated with wet-cold group can be treated with onion. In homeopathy it comes under the name Allium Cepa and is used for a multitude of symptoms. Following are some of the common uses: –
- Asthma
- Cholera
It is an excellent first aid for cholera. In most cases, a teaspoonful of onion juice can give immediate relief. - Diabetes Mellitus
Very useful in lowering the level of blood sugar.
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webmd info
Onion is a plant. The bulb (rounded underground part) of the onion is used to make medicine.
Onion is used for treating digestion problems including loss of appetite, upsetstomach, and gallbladder disorders; for treating heart and blood vessel problems including chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure; and for preventing “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis). It is also used for treating sore mouth and throat,whooping cough, bronchitis, asthma, dehydration, intestinal gas, parasitic worms, and diabetes. Some people use it as a diuretic to increase urine output.
Onion is applied directly to the skin for insect bites, wounds, light burns, boils, warts, and bruises.
In foods, onion is used in many recipes.
In manufacturing, the oil is used to flavor foods.
How does it work?
Onion might help reduce cholesterol levels, a risk factor for hardening of the arteries. There is some evidence that onion might also reduce lung tightness in people with asthma.
MEDICINAL QUALITIES OF ONION
In investigating the use of onion in medicinal terms, the onion is found to be a remedy for conditions with symptoms like those which are caused by exposure to onions, such as watering eyes, and a burning and running nose. When looking at the symptoms of cold, it is ironic that we would treat this ailment with an almost like-with-like therapy. Alliums are antibacterial and anti-fungal, so they can help ward off colds and treat colds with sinus congestion that shifts from side to side in the head. Onion will relieve coughs that cause a ripping or tearing pain in the throat or a cough that is merely an irritating dry tickle. The watery and inflamed eyes due to sinus con-gestion and hay fever will be greatly relieved with onion.
The onions ability to relieve congestions especially in the lungs and bronchial tract, is hard to believe until you have actually witnessed the results. The drawing of infection, congestion and colds out of the ear is also remarkable.
The onion will relieve stomach upset and other gastrointestinal disorders and it will also strengthen the appetite.
Onions help prevent thrombosis and reduce hypertension, according to the American Heart Association. 8 The natural constituents of yellow or white onions can “…raise HDL cholesterol by 30% over time”, according to Dr. Victor Gurewich of Tufts University.9
The onion is being used for compresses to be applied to the skin for acne, arthritis, and congestion, and used internally for worms. The onion is also known for its diuretic properties.
There have been cases in which the onion has been proven to be so effective as an antiviral that a cut piece of onion placed in a closed off room will prevent the person in the room to be safe from viruses.
Onion will relieve headache centered behind the forehead; earache in children and adults; stuffed up nose with discharge that makes nostrils and upper lip sore or stuffed up nose with discharge from the alternate nostril; toothache, especially in the molar area or the shifting from side to side or from one tooth to another; hoarseness and the early stages of laryngitis; abdominal colic in babies.
Keeping cooler rooms in the home, and getting plenty of fresh air may prevent the symptoms of a stuffy nose and hoarseness
Never mind the tears they bring on—onions are an ace ally in your fight against disease. A prized member of the lily family, they lavish you with health benefits while adding oodles of taste to your food.
A quick glimpse at their incredible health benefits:
- The phytochemicals in onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body, thus gifting you with improved immunity.
- Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.
- For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.
- Do you enjoy sliced onions with your food? If yes, rejoice! Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL), thus keeping your heart healthy.
- A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.
- Got bitten by a honeybee? Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.
- Onions scavenge free radicals, thereby reducing your risk of developing gastric ulcers.
- Those bright green tops of green onions are rich in Vitamin A, so do use them often.
My favorite way to enjoy onions is to slice them really thin, squeeze some lemon juice on top and add a little salt. Sprinkling a few freshly washed cilantro leaves adds fragrance and flavor to this simple, quick salad, without which no dinner of mine is complete.
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