Health Benefits of Onion

Onion has a very strong smell and a way of bringing tears to one’s eyes. When you are about to cut onions, you think of the smell and the tears it will bring to your eyes. Onion is a well-known bulb shaped vegetable that is found all over the world. It is used in almost every dish. But have you ever wondered about the health benefits of onion? You will be surprised that there are one thousand and one benefits you might have never heard. And it is a surprise that there are people who don’t eat it and some are allergic to it.

Here are some of the various kinds of nutrients found in onions:

• Phosphor
• Potassium
• Calorie
• Calcium
• Fibre
• Fat
• Protein
• Carbohydrate
• Sodium
• Iron
• Water
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin C
• Niacin.

Benefits of onions to the skin

1. Eating raw onions will make the skin to be smooth and healthy. The antioxidants that are found in onions will improve the texture of the skin and also prevent skin diseases.

2. It also purifies the blood which results in a healthy glowing skin.

3. Flavonoids are present in onions. They help with the absorption of Vitamin C in the body.

4. Onions also have lightening properties. It stimulates; it bleaches naturally, and removes the dead skin layer that makes you not to be comfortable in your own skin. Do not make the mistake of applying raw onion juice to your skin because it might be harsh. The best thing to do is to add a teaspoon of fresh onion juice to one teaspoon of flour and ½ teaspoon of milk cream. Mix the mixture and use it as a face pack every day. You will surely love the result.

5. Onion juice stimulates blood circulation and fastens the process of fading of acne spots. Combine 2 teaspoons of onion juice with 4 teaspoon of almond or olive oil. Massage your face and neck with mixture every evening to get fast result.

6. Onion juice also helps in lightening dark knees and elbow. You can rub it every day, but be sure you are not allergic to it.

7. You want to have a fine and pink lips that will make people to envy you? Then mixing Vitamin E oil with onion juice on your lips before going to bed will do the magic. And never tire from doing it; once you start, continue for a month.

8. Dark pigments and skin patches: Mix 1 teaspoon of fresh onion juice with a pinch of turmeric powder and apply it to the affected areas daily to remove dark spots and patches.

9. Acne and pimple: Cure acne and pimple by applying some fresh juice mixed with olive oil on the areas covered with pimples for 15-20 minutes. Then wash it off and pat dry with a clean towel.

Benefits of onions to the body

1. Improve Body Immune System: Vitamin C that is found in the onion can be used to enhance the body’s immune system. If the body system increases, the body will be protected from various kinds of diseases.

2. Prevents Constipation: One of the benefits of onions for health is to prevent constipation. The red onions which are rich in fibre are very effective for preventing constipation.  

3. Treating Worms: Onions can also be used to treat intestinal worms in children. The trick is to prepare food that looks attractive with lots of onions in it. This will make them to eat rather than just giving them onions because they won’t take it.

4. Improve Memory: Vitamins contained in onions will enable one to have a retentive and sound memory. 

5. Overcome Stomach ulcers: Consuming onions can also be used as a traditional medicine for ulcer. That’s because onions contain sodium which will make the levels of gastric acid in the stomach to be normal.

6. Strengthen Bones: Onions contain calcium which helps in strengthening the bone.

7. Avoidance of Cardiovascular Disease: Onions are also believed to prevent cardiovascular disease. That’s because onions can be used to reduce bad cholesterol which increases risk of heart disease. Don’t throw away the onions in your food because they are important to the body.

8. Diabetes and blood pressure:   Onion can be very effective and serve as good food for diabetes control. It lowers high blood sugar levels in the body and maintains a healthy sugar level. It also increases the production of Insulin in the body.

Benefits of onions to the hair

1. The hair is the beauty of a woman. To stimulate your hair growth, combine equal amount of fenugreek and onions pods. The fenugreek can be found in powdery form. Mix it with rose water and apply to your scalp; wait for 30 minutes before rinsing it. Do this once or twice every week.

2. Mix dried lemon peels with raw onion juice. Add a scoop of yogurt to this mixture. Your instant dandruff curing hair pack is ready to use!

3. Equal parts of onion juice and rose water can make an easy hair growth stimulant spray. Store it in your refrigerator and use it when you feel lazy or too busy to make a hair mask. Spray it on your hair and leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse it will a mild shampoo.  

4. Eliminate lice:  Apply some onion juice on the scalp and you will be free of lice.

5. When you apply some fresh juice of onion to the hair roots and scalp, it will stop hair from falling off naturally. Simply apply onion juice to the hair for 20-30 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water.

6. Natural hair conditioner: Mix 1-2 tablespoon of onion juice to a paste of fenugreek seed. Apply the mixture to your hair and wash it off after some minutes with a mild or herbal shampoo.

7. Damaged scalp: Onion juice is very good for the damaged scalp. Apply the juice on your hair with coconut oil to your scalp and massage it for 5-10 minutes and rinse off with water.