9 health conditions that can be cured by onions

Bandana Kashyap
Careguru
Published in
3 min readJun 30, 2017

Onions are widely used in the kitchens. Not only Indian curries but most of the cuisines have the contribution of onions in it. While the taste and the aroma of onions can make anyone a fan, this little fellow can also get you rid of a lot of health related troubles. This is because of the presence of flavonoids in onions. Since ancient times, onion has been used to cure health ailments because its nutritional value is really high.

  1. Prevents tumor growth :Researches have shown throughout the years the onion extracts can prevent the growth of tumor-causing cells as its extract has a variety of sulfides. Consumption of onion (especially in raw form) can lessen the chances of cancer.
  2. Eliminates bad cholesterol :Not just cancer, consuming raw onion on a regular basis reduces the level of bad cholesterol.
  3. Controls diabetes:Onion consumption can regulate blood sugar level and even decrease insulin resistance which makes it a good option for diabetics. It especially helps people with type 2 diabetes. As per a report, a single serving of onions contains 27 per cent of your biotin DRI. Biotin has many positive impacts on your health.
  1. Removes stubborn earwax :

Earwax occurs either due to the glands present in the ear canal. Sometimes this wax is hard to get rid of and can make you experience hearing problems, ear pain and itching in the ear. Onion has got anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help you with the same. Take out the core of the onion and place it at the opening of your ear canal. Make sure you do not put it inside your ear. Leaving it overnight will help it to soften the wax. You will be able to remove the wax easily the next morning.

2.Teeth troubles :

If you have decayed teeth onions can help as they eliminate the bacteria that causes tooth decay and strengthen your teeth. Chewing raw onion can eliminate a lot of germs.

3.Treats loss of libido:

According to a research, intake of the mixture of onion juice with ginger juice (take one tablespoon a day) can increase sexual desire.

4.Detox your liver:

Presence of sulphur, containing amino acids detoxifies the liver. Potassium, fiber phytonutrients, and flavonoids present in onion dispose of toxins.

5.Better digestion :

Fibre present in onions keeps digestive system happy.

6.Hair growth:

Onion juice can treat hair fall, baldness and grey hair as it has got the essential nutrients required by the hair.

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