The onion, known scientifically as Allium cepa, is red, yellow, white skinned bulb. It has intense flavor and has significant health benefits. When cut it produces a sulfur-based gas. Scallions are immature onions; it is harvested before the bulbs are formed. It is a source of antioxidant, which prevents damage to the body.

Benefits:

Onion is high in vitamin and mineral. It is anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral and thought to have anti-cancer powers. It is the richest dietary source of quercetin, a potent antioxidant.

Onion may help in the following:

• Onion juice gives immediate relief from pain and burning sensation when bitten by a bee or snake.
• Two teaspoon of onion juice daily may help with rashes, dry eczema.
• Buttermilk with onion juice helps control diarrhea and dysentery.