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Onions have been a part of the human food chain since time immemorial. Ayurveda science holds the onion in high esteem for its healing qualities. Regular intake of onions adds vigor and luster to the body. It also accentuates the mental faculties.

Constituents
Water                                86.8%
Fat                                      0.1%
Carbohydrates                    11.6%
Protein                                 1.2%
Phosphorus                          0.05% 
Calcium                                0.18%
Carotene                            50.0 IU / 100 gm
Iron                                     0.7 mg / 100 gm
Vitamin B1                        120.0 microgram / 100 gm
Vitamin B2                          10.0 microgram / 100 gm
Niacin                                   0.4 microgram / 100 gm
Vitamin C                            11.0 mg / 100 gm  

Benefits

• Onions are germicidal in nature, and hence beneficial in respiratory disorders
• If virility is an issue, taking onion juice with honey for three weeks does help
• Eating onion in the morning and evening helps in case of jaundice
• It also protects against sunstrokes
• It is an effective vermifuge helping expel intestinal worms
• Onions effectively combat TB (tuberculosis) germs
• It gets rid of stubborn mucous and checks its formation. The elderly, thus can benefit from taking onions
• Helps in the case of flatulence by discouraging putrefaction in the intestines
• Onion juice with sugar is a remedy for bleeding piles

Onions are germicidal in nature, and hence beneficial in respiratory disorders. They are normally used in salads and cooked vegetables too. Ideally, two to three teaspoons of white onions with honey are helpful in medical conditions.