The efficacy and function of onion

Onion fruit is a traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the effects we know in daily life, onion fruit actually has many other effects and functions. Let’s take a look at them right away.

[Other name] Onion seeds (Rihuazi Materia Medica)

[Source] The seeds of the lily plant Allium . Collect the ripe fruits in summer and autumn, dry them in the sun, rub out the seeds, and winnow out the impurities.

[Original morphology] The dry seeds are triangular-oval, with one side slightly concave and the other side raised, with 1 to 2 ridges on the raised surface. 2.5-3 mm long and 1.5-2 mm wide. The surface is black and smooth, with two small protrusions at the lower end, one is the hilum and the other is the micropyle. It contains white kernels which are rich in oil. It has a very stinky smell and tastes like onion. The best ones are plump, black in color and free of impurities.

[Habitat distribution] It is produced all over the country. Shandong has the largest output.

【Nature and flavor】 Spicy, warm.

【Functions and indications】Warming the kidney and improving eyesight. Treat impotence and dizziness.

[Additional prescription] ① Treat dark eyes and replenish deficiency: ㈠ Grind half a liter of green onion into powder. Take one spoonful of the top each time, add two liters of water, boil until one and a half liters remain, filter out the residue, and cook it into porridge with mashed rice. ㈡ Mash the onion and honey into pills as big as walnuts. After meals, take 10 to 20 pills with juice, two to three times a day. (Food and Medicine Mirror)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Shennong's Herbal Classic

The above is an introduction to some relevant knowledge about onion. Do you have a better understanding of it? I hope everyone can apply green onions to their lives and serve our health.