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