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Botanical binomial: Allium cepa
Family: Liliaceae
Other names: Onion Allium cepa Liliaceae
Country of Origin: Hungary
Part of plant used in production:
Methods of production: Steam distillation
| Description: | Onion is a perennial or biennial herb native to Asia and the Middle East with over 500 species in its genus. It can grow up to 1.9 metres tall with hallow leaves and a fleshy stem. The bulb is globe-like and succulent. |
| Characteristics: | Onion oil is pale yellow to brownish-yellow with a strong sulphuraceous odour that has a lachrymatory (tear-producing) effect. |
| Properties: | Antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antisclerotic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hypocholesterolaemic, hypoglycaemic, hypotensive, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge. |
| Constituents: | Dipropyl disulphide, methylpropyl disulphide, dipropyl trisulphide, methylpropyl trisulphide and allylpropyl disulphide. |
| Uses: | A great anti-stress remedy which aids in overcoming colds and flus. Ravensara eases insomnia, anxiety and nervous tension. It assists with respiratory problems, cuts, wounds, and burns, cold sores and athlete's foot. |
| Blends well with | Clove, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary |
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| Safety: | Not to be taken during pregnancy. Internal use not recommended. |