Onions are a common and inexpensive home-cooked dish. They have tender flesh, abundant juice, and a mild spiciness, making them an excellent choice for raw consumption. The edible part of the
onion is the enlarged underground bulb (also known as the green onion). Abroad, they are often referred to as the 'Queen of Vegetables' due to their high nutritional value.
Onions have a pungent smell that stimulates the secretion of the stomach, intestines, and digestive glands, enhancing appetite and aiding digestion. They can be used to treat food stagnation and internal retention caused by weak gastrointestinal function. Additionally, onions contain cysteine, which has anti-aging and anti-decline properties and can extend life.
The benefits and effects of onions
According to the test, each 100 grams of onion head contains 88.2 grams of water, 1.4 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 0.5 grams of ash, 6.1 grams of carbohydrates, 0.9 grams of crude fiber, 0.02 milligrams of carotene, 0.03 milligrams of thiamine, 0.03 milligrams of riboflavin, 8 milligrams of ascorbic acid, 24 milligrams of calcium, 147 milligrams of potassium, 4.4 milligrams of sodium, 15 milligrams of magnesium, 39 milligrams of phosphorus, 0.8 milligrams of iron, 0.14 milligrams of manganese, 0.23 milligrams of zinc, 0.05 milligrams of copper, 0.92 micrograms of selenium, and 0.3 milligrams of niacin.
Around 3000 BC, people in Central Asia discovered the remarkable medicinal properties of onions. In ancient Rome, Emperor Nero praised the miraculous throat-soothing effects of onions. The book "The Wonderful Herb" published in 1596 noted that onions could promote hair regrowth in bald individuals, treat injuries from mad dogs, cure colds, alleviate joint pain, reduce high blood pressure, and aid digestion. Onions were also believed to prevent diseases like dysentery. During the American Civil War, General Grant urgently stated, "Without onions, I cannot command my troops." The next day, three trains loaded with onions headed to the front lines, and their benefits extended far beyond disease prevention.
The "longevity dish" for the elderly has been found. Eat it to lower blood pressure, fight cancer and prevent cancer, and enhance immunity!
Onions are rich in nutrients and have a spicy flavor due to the presence of volatile substances. Modern medicine has shown that onions can prevent diseases, enhance appetite, and have strong antibacterial, blood pressure-lowering, and anti-arteriosclerosis effects. They are also beneficial for treating vitamin C deficiency. In traditional Chinese medicine, onions are believed to have the properties of clearing heat, resolving phlegm, detoxifying, and killing parasites. The trace element selenium found in onions is an anticancer substance that stimulates the immune response and the accumulation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in the body, inhibiting the division and growth of cancer cells. Selenium is a strong oxidant that can eliminate various free radicals produced in the body, including those associated with cancer. Additionally, selenium can produce a chemical substance called glutathione in the body, which can inhibit the activity of carcinogens and detoxify. When the level of glutathione increases, the incidence of cancer decreases. Therefore, onions are not only a longevity food but also an anti-cancer food.
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Relieve cough: If the cough is caused by a cold, you can wrap chopped onion in gauze and cover the area from the throat to the chest, which can inhibit the cough to some extent.
Treat dizziness and headache: Mix crushed onion with honey to treat dizziness and headache, and apply onion juice on the forehead to relieve symptoms.
Treatment for burns: When you are burned or cut, peel off the translucent "skin" on the surface of the onion and stick it to the wound. It is better than any antibacterial agent.
Prevention of insomnia: If you are not disgusted by the smell of onion, you can place chopped onion beside your pillow, its special irritant ingredients will play a magical effect of calming nerves and inducing sleep.
Hair dye: Soak the purple-red onion skin in a small amount of water until the water changes color and use it to dye your hair. This method lasts only one or two months, but it is absolutely free of carcinogens and can be said to be the safest way to dye your hair.
Mosquito repellent: In summer, when there are many mosquitoes, hang a small piece of onion near the lamp to have the effect of mosquito repellent.
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