ONION

The everyday onion is one of the oldest and most versatile of remedies.
 Long before commercial cold remedies,herbalist used a syrup made from the juice of an onion mixed with honey to alleviate congestion.Culpeper recomends it" to help an inverterate cough, and expectorate tough phlegm
" I have tried it myself, and the stuff works very well as many over-the counter cough medicines,without some of the unpleasant side effects,like drowsiness and nervousness.onion is also excellent for the digestion.
  An onion a day may also keep the cardiologist away.Studies show that people who eat a medium onion daily can lower their overall cholesterol and raise their HDL.Onion has also been shown to lower blood pressure and help prevent blood clots.A recent study by the national cancer institute showed that people who consume diets high in allium vegetables,such as onion are diagnosed with stomach cancer less often than those who don't.Onions contain many cancer-fighting compounds,including quercetin which, in test tubes studies,has inhibited the action of many different carcinogens.Onions is also rich in selenium,a mineral that has recently been shown to reduce the risk of prostrate,lung and breast cancer.Selenium is also believed to protect against stroke.In fact,the regions of the world with the lowest selenium content in the soil have the per capita highest rate of stroke
      A roasted onion can be used as a poultice for earaches.Onion is believed to ba a natural source of energy,and some people swear that an onion per day can prevent hair loss.Applied directly to the skin,onion has special healing properties.Salted onions are useful for troublesome warts.Onion juice rubbed between the feets can prevent athlets foot.