The efficacy and function of onion roots

The onion roots are an inconspicuous substance. We usually throw away the onion roots when we eat onions. In fact, the onion roots have a good health care effect. You can use the onion roots to soak red wine, which has a certain effect on improving immunity and has the effect of strengthening yang and replenishing yin. It also has a good effect in anti-inflammatory and sterilization. In addition, it also has a good beauty and anti-aging effect.

The efficacy and function of onion roots

1. Strengthen Yang and replenish Yin

The various vitamins in green onions can ensure the normal secretion of human hormones and can also effectively stimulate sexual desire, thereby "strengthening yang and replenishing yin." Therefore, for men, eating scallions or chives three times a week can be used in stir-frying, cold dishes, or as a seasoning to achieve the effect of strengthening yang and replenishing yin.

2: Detoxification seasoning

Scallions are spicy and slightly warm in nature, and have the effects of dispelling wind, promoting yang, detoxifying and seasoning. It is mainly used for colds caused by wind and cold, abdominal pain caused by yin and cold, aversion to cold and fever, headache and nasal congestion, milk stagnation, and difficulty in defecation and urination. Green onions contain volatile oil, the main component of which is allicin, and it also contains diallyl sulfide and calcium oxalate. In addition, it also contains fat, sugar, carotene, vitamins B, C, niacin, calcium, magnesium, iron and other ingredients.

3. Prevent cancer

The pectin contained in chives can significantly reduce the occurrence of colon cancer and has anti-cancer effects. The allicin in onions can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells; onions also contain the trace element selenium, which can reduce the nitrite content in gastric juice and play a certain role in preventing gastric cancer and various cancers.

4: Sweating and antibacterial

Green onions can stimulate the body's sweat glands, thereby promoting sweating and dissipating heat; onion oil can stimulate the upper respiratory tract, making it easier to cough up phlegm. The allicin contained in onions has a significant effect in resisting bacteria and viruses, especially Shigella dysenteriae and skin fungi.

5. Dilate blood vessels

Scallions are rich in vitamin C, which can dilate small blood vessels and promote blood circulation. It can prevent dizziness caused by high blood pressure, keep the brain flexible, and prevent Alzheimer's disease. The volatile oil and capsaicin in green onions can remove the fishy and other odors in greasy and heavy dishes, and produce a special aroma. If eaten with mushrooms, it can also promote blood circulation.

6. Lowers cholesterol

Scallions can reduce the accumulation of bad cholesterol. People who often eat onions will not have high cholesterol even if they are fat and have a strong physique. The green part of onion contains more vitamin A, C and calcium than the white part.

7. Relieve fatigue

Raw shallots, like onions, contain allyl sulfide, which stimulates the secretion of gastric juice and helps increase appetite. When taken together with foods rich in vitamin B1, it will promote the conversion of starch and sugar in the food into calories, which can relieve fatigue.