Onion (Medicinal use)

Scientific Name: Allium cepa

Botanical Family: Amaryllidaceae

Plant Type: Bulb

Geographical Origin: Eurasia; cultivated

Species/Variety: Allium cepa


Description

Common bulb vegetable with medicinal history.

Therapeutic Properties

Antioxidant; Expectorant (trad.)

Temperament

Warm

How to Use

Food; Syrup (trad.)

Dosage

Culinary use; syrups per tradition

Precautions

Eye irritation; GI upset

Replacement / Alternatives

Garlic; Thyme

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany

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