Botanical Name: Allium cepa
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Description: The Onion plant is a perennial or biennial herb growing up
to 3 feet high with hollow leaves, flowering stem, and a globe-like fleshy
bulb. The essential oil is produced mainly in France, Germany and Egypt from
the 'red' onion.
Common Uses: Properties of Onion Essential Oil include being
anthelmintic, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, anti-sclerotic,
antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, depurative, digestive,
diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, stomachic, tonic
and vermifuge. Onion has a sound reputation for correcting glandular imbalance
and weight problems; it also improved lymphatic drainage, which is often
responsible for edema and puffiness. It is high in Vitamin A, B, and C and
shares many of the properties of garlic, to which it is closely related. It can
be used to help keep colds and infections at bay, promotes strong bones and a
good supply to all the tissues. It acts as an effective blood cleanser that,
along with the sulfur it contains, helps to keep the skin clear and in good
condition.
Aromatic Scent: Onion Essential Oil has a strong, unpleasant, sulphuraceous
odor.
History: While onion has a long and extensive history, little is
known beyond modern applications.
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