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Onion

Allium cepa

Quercetin-rich bulb with anti-inflammatory action

About Onion

Onions are nutrient-dense bulbs from the allium family, cultivated for over 5,000 years and valued both as food and medicine. Rich in quercetin and sulfur compounds, onions have been traditionally used for their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-supporting properties.

Key benefits

  • High in quercetin, a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties
  • May support cardiovascular health and healthy blood sugar levels
  • Traditionally used to support respiratory health and ease congestion
  • Contains prebiotic fibers that support digestive health

How to use

Include raw or cooked onions regularly in meals, or make onion syrup with honey for traditional respiratory support.

Did you know?

In medieval Europe, onions were so highly valued they were used as currency to pay rent and given as gifts—a single onion could be traded for goods, and brides often received onions as part of their dowry.

Remedies that use Onion