The efficacy and function of green onion roots

Scallion roots are the roots of scallions. Scallions are very common in our lives. They can be eaten raw or used as seasoning. Generally, we throw away the roots. In fact, scallion roots also have a certain effect on conditioning the body. They have the effect of dispersing wind and cold, and have a good bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Especially in the treatment and prevention of colds, the effect is relatively good, it can relieve nasal congestion, and can eliminate wind and cold.

The efficacy and function of green onion roots

The main functions of scallion roots are to dispel wind and cold, reduce inflammation, kill bacteria, prevent colds and bronchitis, and relieve nasal congestion. For children's common colds, you can just boil scallion roots and scallion whites in water and drink it. For the treatment of severe colds caused by wind and cold, cut the scallion roots and scallion whites together, add a few slices of ginger and a tangerine peel to boil water. After the water boils, boil for 3-5 minutes. Ginger can dispel wind and cold, and tangerine peel protects the spleen and stomach. In this way, people with colds can dispel the wind and cold, and the problem of poor appetite can also be solved. Children must add tangerine peel to relieve internal heat, and ginger cannot be added for wind-heat colds.

Taboos of eating onions:

3 types of people should not eat onions. Onions can be eaten by the general public, and are more suitable for those who do mental work. However, some people should not eat onions.

1. Patients with gastrointestinal diseases. People with gastrointestinal diseases, especially ulcers, should not eat too much.

2. People with superficial deficiency and excessive sweating should also avoid eating onions.

3. People with eye diseases. Eating too much onion can also damage eyesight, so people with poor eyesight should not eat too much onion.

Green onions should not be eaten with four types of food

1. Scallions and tofu: The oxalic acid contained in scallions and tofu can easily form calcium oxalate, which hinders the body's calcium intake. Not only tofu, but scallions should not be eaten with other foods high in calcium.

2. Stewed dog meat and rooster meat with green onions: This can easily cause internal heat. People who are prone to internal heat should eat less of it. Patients with rhinitis may aggravate their condition by eating stewed dog meat with green onions.

3. It is not advisable to drink honey when eating onions: various enzymes in honey will react with certain components in onions to produce substances that are harmful to the human body, which can easily cause diarrhea and gastrointestinal discomfort.

4. It is not suitable to eat onions while taking Liuwei Dihuang Pills: Liuwei Dihuang Pills are a treasure in traditional Chinese medicine, and onions are an indispensable ingredient in people’s daily life. Do you know what effect the combination of these two will produce? Onions and garlic are spicy and warm in nature. They can promote blood circulation, expel parasites and detoxify, induce sweat and relieve exterior symptoms. They have a good therapeutic effect on colds, wind-colds, headaches, abdominal pain caused by yin and cold, internal obstruction caused by parasites, and dysentery. However, according to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, this effect is exactly offset by the Rehmannia in Liuwei Dihuang Pills. Therefore, combining the two is a major mistake. It is not suitable to eat onions while taking Liuwei Dihuang Pills!