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Although it is considered a modest vegetable (the dressing of the poor “), onion natural medicinal properties and a very good nutritional supplement. This vegetable is a veritable fountain of health.

History:
As culture is known for 3000 years A. C. They knew the Sumerians (Mesopotamia) in S. VI BC and in Greece and Rome in the S. V a. n e. It began growing in the Middle East and America was brought by Columbus in 1492.

The study of pharaonic tomb inscriptions indicates the presence of onion in ancient Egypt. During the Middle Ages, onions could be present both in the menus in the palace as smaller plates.

Features
Biennial plant: first year or phase: from seedling to vegetative bulb formation, which is the body of the second year recess period or reproductive phase, corresponds to the production of seeds.

Properties
- Its therapeutic properties are exploited best when eaten raw because most of them are in the volatile substances that are what make mourn.
- If raw is not tolerated can dress it with olive oil (less itchy) or eat little but more often or lightly cooked.
- It has an alkalizing effect on the body which helps re-mineralize and detoxify easily.
- It is a good diuretic and is recommended for edema, swelling or urinary tract problems.
- Men should take that also benefit the prostate.
- Help rheumatism as it encourages the elimination of uric acid.
- Its rich in sulfur and other sulfur compounds make it particularly suitable for strengthening hair and maintain a healthier skin.
- These same flavonoids and sulfur compounds also confer bactericidal great power and is thus a great natural disinfectant. In cases of typhus, flu and other infections will help to eat plenty of onions.
- The nervous system also benefits from phosphorus and sulfur content, so we recommend its use in people with depression, nervous exhaustion and insomnia.
- The onion helps arteries and that their minerals promote elasticity and clean walls cholesterol. For this reason, strongly indicated in cardiovascular problems and hypertension.
- It is also recommended in cases of asthma because thanks to its rich thiosulfinates relieves constriction of the bronchi. As is also rich in Quercetin relieves allergies (another factor complicating asthma) has a double benefit.

Effective against Diabetes
Its high content glucoquinine, decreases the level of blood sugar, and provides no sugars, fats and calories. These factors make the onion is indicated in diets for diabetics.

Agains Constipation
The high fiber content is an effective aid against constipation. The boiled onions can be very beneficial for their water supply, which feeds back into the digestive process.

The following recipe is a great help if you suffer from constipation: cook slices an onion cut in half a liter of water with honey, strain the liquid from the decoction and drink one cup in the morning and evening.

Good for the kidneys
The onion is a diuretic and is well placed to achieve good kidney function. You only need two medium onions, crushed and macerated for six days in one liter of dry white wine. Obtaining the liquid is filtered wine onion, which can be taken for a week, at a rate of 60-80 mg daily.
Nutritional information (per 100 gr.)
• Fiber 1,3 gr.
• Calories 23
• Protein 0.9
• Potassium 140 mg.
• Calcium 31 mg.
• Phosphorus 32 mg.
• Vitamin C 25 mg.
• Rich in Sulfur

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