MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF ONIONS


Not minding the tears they provoke, onions help in your fight against diseases. A prized member of the lily family, they lavish you with health benefits while adding taste to your food. A quick glimpse at their incredible health benefits:


• The phytochemicals in onions improve the working of Vitamin C in the body, thus gifting you with improved immunity.
• Onions contain chromium, which assists in regulating blood sugar.
• For centuries, onions have been used to reduce inflammation and heal infections.
• Do you enjoy sliced onions with your food? If yes, rejoice! Raw onion encourages the production of good cholesterol (HDL), thus keeping your heart healthy.
• A powerful compound called quercetin in onions is known to play a significant role in preventing cancer.
• Got bitten by a honeybee? Apply onion juice on the area for immediate relief from the pain and burning sensation.
• Onions and garlic are both pungent in odour and flavour. Linked to this pungency is the fact that both of these vegetables are excellent natural antibacterial agents. By eating a diet that is heavy in (raw or slightly cooked) onions, you can boost your body’s natural protection against bacteria. You’ll be less likely to experience certain types of infections.
• Onions are generally high in iron. Red onions, in particular, have the highest concentrations of iron. This can be helpful for a number of reasons. Onions can prevent anaemia and also boost blood cells in a number of ways as a result of the iron that they contain.
• Folic acid is helpful in regulating body systems. It is typically found in different types of fruits, but onions are unique in that they contain a hefty amount of folic acid


Infertility is one of the major problems among couples. Approximately 30% of couples with infertility can be traced to male factors. Several conditions can interfere with sperm development and reduce sperm quality and production. Factors such as drug treatment, toxins, chemotherapy, air pollution and insufficient vitamin intake, may have harmful effect on the process of sperm development and normal production.
Infertility in most cases is as a result of either poor sperm formation or poor motility. Fertility and good libido in men require good blood circulation and there are certain food that can help improve blood flow to the genitals, protect the sperm as well as ensure good production of quality sperm.
Research reported that diets rich in antioxidants and vitamins A,B, C, and E are very helpful in ensuring quality sperm.
Onion (Allium cepa), which is commonly use in daily diet has recently be the source of interest because of its many medical properties for hypertension, diabetes and a natural antibiotic from nature. Research shows that onion contains antioxidant such as selenium, vitamins A, B and C and flavonoids.
There are proofs that freshly prepared onion juice significantly affect the sperm number, percentage of viability and sperm motion cos of the increase in testosterone.
Meanwhile, other herbs such as pumpkin seed and Zobo drink are vital to healthy functioning of the male reproductive system.
So eat onions and pumpkin seeds to help maintain a healthy reproductive system, then let God intervene.
Culled from Nairaland

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