- Fresh as well as cooked onions have anti-platelet adhesiveness, which helps in preventing thrombosis.
- Onion has been found to be very good for those suffering from high blood pressure.
- Onion helps reduce inflammation and is therefore, beneficial for those suffering from Neuritis, Vertigo and Bronchitis.
- Onion, being a diuretic, increases the secretion of urine.
- Onions are rich in flavonoids and thus, provide protection against cardiovascular disease.
- Onions are very good for the health of hair, finger and toe nails and even the eyes.
- Onions contain a number of sulfides that help in lowering blood lipids
- Onions have anti-allergy properties, apart from being slightly laxative.
- Onions help drain out mucus from the cavities and loosen phlegm, in turn alleviating the symptoms of sinus.
- Onions help the body in destroying worms and other parasites.
- Researches have revealed that onions prolong longevity.
- Since onions have the property of helping lower blood sugar, they are good for those suffering from diabetes.
- The extracts of onion, being rich in a variety of sulfides, provide some protection against tumor growth.
Taken from lifestyle lounge from iloveindia.com
