onion

Synonyms and common names

Allium cepa, Zwiewel, Bolle, Zippel

Plant description

There are basically two types of onions that Summer and winter onions. The latter is hardy and not very sensitive to frost and has a slightly milder taste.

Many different types of onion are derived from both main types, all of which differ in appearance and taste.

Plant parts used medicinally

the onion

Ingredients

Alliin, Allicin, Polysulfide, Propanthialoxid, Flavonoide

Medicinal effect and application

The ingredients of the onion stimulate secretion, stimulate digestion, increase appetite and hydrate.

They also help prevent colds and relieve coughs.

Of course, the onion is also an important vegetable and spice for various dishes in the kitchen. It can be used here in many ways, for example as a soup.

preparation

In naturopathy you know and use one Onion syrup:

To do this, chop a whole fresh onion very finely and mix it with 3 tablespoons of sugar. Then add 1/8 l of water and boil the whole thing for 5 minutes, then let it steep for a while and then squeeze out.

This juice can be used for colds and coughs several times a day Take 1 to 2 teaspoons.

Use in homeopathy

The middle Allium cepa is made from fresh onions. It is used for earache, Runny nose with burning eyes, hay fever, hoarseness, bronchitis, asthma.

Also pain in injured nerves or so-called "Phantom pain“On no longer existing limbs and rheumatism can be dealt with Allium cepa favorable influence.

Side effects

Side effects are not uncommon in sensitive people and with large quantities of fresh onions. Affected people often complain of gas and stomach cramps. Cooked onions are generally better tolerated.

Every now and then it comes to so-called when processing fresh onions Contact eczema.