Onion Introduction: (Introduction of Onion)

What is Onion?

Everyone must be knowing Kanda or Pyaaz or Palandu in common language. Onion is such a food item without which every dish is incomplete. It is liked by everyone. You may be using it in vegetables or in salad or you may be eating it raw, but do you know about its benefits?  

People often like to eat raw Palandu in summers because it not only saves you from heat stroke but also saves you from many other diseases. It cures heart diseases and also controls blood pressure.

Do you know that it is also used as a herb in Ayurveda? You must have heard about many medicines till now but have you heard that onion is also a medicine and is beneficial for the treatment of many diseases. It is very beneficial for diseases related to digestion, eyes, menstrual disorders, hair, gonorrhea, piles etc. Let us introduce you to its other benefits in detail.  

External appearance (morphology) (Creation of onions)

Onion is a food item with medicinal properties. It has two species. Its root is most commonly used as a salad or vegetable supplement. The upper stem of the onion is also eaten. The juice of its root and stem is used for treatments.

There are many varieties of onions based on their color and size. It is of two main colors. One is red and the other is white. White colored onions are considered best for medicinal purposes. Onion is also considered a good source of vitamin A.

Its plant lasts for two years and is a round, almost straight and tuberous branched and aromatic plant. Its leaves are simple tube-shaped, green in colour and cylindrical and become flexible on opening. Its flowers are white and come in many students. Its fruits are small and are in the covering of the stem. Its fruiting period and flowering period are from January to May. The tubers present below its root are called onion.

Onion varieties (Onion species)

1. Wild Onion

2. Onion

Onion Nutrients (Nutritional elements of onion)

• Vitamin A, C, E
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Calcium
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Folate
• Fiber
• Carbohydrates
• Sulfur
• Quercetin
• Calories
• Protein 

Common names of onions

Ayurvedic properties of onion

Medicinal benefits and uses of onion (Pyaj ke fayde or upyog)

in pain

• Since onion has pain relieving properties, it is considered quite useful for alleviating pain.

In Arthritis (Pyaz for gout)

•  To get rid of this disease, mix onion juice and mustard oil in equal quantity and massage, it will relieve the pain of arthritis.

Benefits of onion for eye problems (Pyaj for eyes)

• Onion is a rich source of vitamin C which is very good for the eyes. Mixing rock salt in onion peel juice and applying it to the eyes helps in getting rid of night blindness and also improves eyesight.

For the bones (Pyaj for bones)

• Calcium is found in Palandu which is very good for your bones. If you have joint pain, you should prepare Palandu vegetable and consume it for a few days.

in cold (Pyaz for cold)

• If you are suffering from cold then licking the juice of Palandu mixed with one spoon of honey will give you relief from cold.

In Naxir (Pyaz for blood bile)

• If you have nose bleeding, then putting one or two drops of Palandu leaf juice in the nose will stop the nose bleeding.

in the digestive tract (Pyaj for digestion)

• Palandu improves the digestive system with its medicinal properties. Ripe Palandu has a high fiber content, which can cure problems like constipation and gas. And your digestive system remains healthy. That is why you should use Palandu.

Anemia (Pyaz for anemia)

•  If there is lack of blood in the body and you are feeling weak then you should consume Palandu regularly.

For the heart (Pyaz for the heart)

• The quercetin property found in Palandu is also good for the heart. It keeps the heart healthy and reduces the risk of heart attack.

In Diabetes (Pyaz for diabetes)

• If a person is suffering from diabetes, he can use Palandu because the juice of Palandu can control blood sugar. Palandu contains chromium, due to which it is beneficial for diabetes patients. It also contains sulfur, quercetin and antidiabetic properties. Which gives relief from diabetes, so Palandu must be included in your diet.  

In Cancer (Pyaz for cancer)

•  Palandu contains high amounts of quercetin and anthocyanin. Quercetin acts as an antioxidant which prevents the symptoms of cancer, so consuming Palandu helps in reducing cancer.

In Jaundice (Pyaz for jaundice)

•  In case of jaundice, consuming Palandu or Palandu juice is very beneficial. Its consumption also helps in enlargement of spleen.

To remove phlegm

• In case of phlegm related diseases in small children, they should be given juice of Palandu mixed with sugar. By doing this, the effect of phlegm goes away. In case of diseases caused by phlegm, mothers of small children should boil Palandu in water and by consuming it, the problem of phlegm goes away.

on heatstroke

• If you have got heat stroke in summer, then applying fresh Palandu juice on the body reduces the effect of heat stroke.

on hair fall (Pyaj for hair fall)

• If you are very much troubled with hair fall and if you want to get rid of lice and hair fall then for this you should apply Palandu juice on the hair roots.

in fever (Pyaz for fever)

• If you frequently have fever then chopping Palandu, mixing it with black pepper and eating it twice a day helps in eliminating the fever caused due to Vaata.

to clear the stomach

• Eating Palandu is beneficial in gastric syndrome and constipation. The fiber present in Palandu helps in clearing the stomach.

on insect bites

• If you are bitten by an insect, applying Palandu juice on the affected area provides relief from pain and swelling.

Having trouble sleeping (Pyaj for insomnia)

• If you are unable to sleep due to stress and tension, then consuming onion seeds helps you sleep well. 

in unconscious state Onion

• If a person has fainted, crushing an onion and making him smell it will help in removing the unconsciousness. 

in ear diseases (Pyaj for ear)

• In case of ear swelling, cook flaxseed in onion juice and filter it. Warm this juice and put a few drops of it in the ear. This relieves ear pain, swelling and other types of problems.

in dental disease (Pyaj for teeth)

• The benefits of eating onion are that it can make your teeth and gums healthy. In case of toothache or swollen gums, take onion and nigella seeds in equal quantity and put them in a chillum. Inhale its smoke slowly. Doing this relieves swelling of gums and provides relief from toothache.

Onion is useful in throat disease

• Grind onion with vinegar to make a liquid. Regular consumption of this cures throat diseases. It also provides relief from hoarseness of voice and throat pain.

In hiccups (Pyaz for hiccup)

• If you have the problem of recurring painful hiccups, then taking the juice of Plandu root through the nose eliminates the hiccups and respiratory problems.

in bleeding (Pyaz for bleeding)

• If you have a problem of bleeding in diarrhea, then drinking white onion juice two to three times a day stops bleeding in diarrhea. If you consume white onion with buttermilk, you get relief very quickly. 

In stomach ache (Pyaz for stomach)

• If you have stomach ache then consuming lemon juice mixed with salt and onion juice gives relief from stomach ache quickly.

In Piles (Onion for piles)

• People suffering from constipation often become victims of piles. In case of bleeding due to piles, it is good to consume white onion juice. Consuming it two-three times a day stops the bleeding.
• Drinking sugar candy mixed with onion juice is beneficial in bleeding piles. Apart from this, cooking onion vegetable and consuming it with buttermilk is also beneficial in bleeding piles.

In Kidney stones (Pyaj for calculus)

• If you have kidney stones then don't worry because you can get rid of kidney stones by using onion in this way. By drinking fresh onion juice three times a day, kidney stones are crushed and they come out through urine.

In Urology (Pyaj for urinary disease)

• If you have any urine related problems like intermittent urination, burning sensation during urination etc. then consuming onion decoction is beneficial in curing urinary problems.

In Treatment of Gonorrhea Onion

• Onion is very beneficial in diseases like impotency caused due to masturbation, gonorrhoea and diabetes. For this, mixing cow ghee and honey in its juice, licking it in the morning and evening and drinking milk at night is very beneficial.

in menstruation Onion

• Due to today's busy life, women often face problems related to menstrual cycle, such as menstruation not coming on time or excessive bleeding etc. To overcome these problems, regular consumption of raw onion also makes the menstrual cycle regular.

to increase sexual power Onion

• Take thirty pieces of onion and put them in a vessel and pour fresh milk over them so that the milk remains above the finger. Cook it on the flame till the onion melts. Once cooked, take it off the flame. Now mix cow ghee and honey in equal quantity to the onion. Cook it again for some time and add Kunjan in the end. Consume 2 spoons of this medicine daily. It increases your sexual power.
• Apart from this, fill onions in a vessel. The mouth of this vessel should be closed in such a way that no air can enter it. This vessel should be buried in the ground where cows are tied. Take it out after four months and eating one onion daily increases sexual power.

Pimples – in acne Onion

• If you have any type of skin disease like ringworm, itching, burning sensation or pimples, then to get rid of these diseases, fry Palandu in ghee and apply it.

in inflammation of wound Onion

• If there is swelling or wound due to injury then applying Palandu solution gives you relief very quickly.

Useful parts (parts) (Important parts of Onion)

• corm
• leaf
• Seed
• volatile oil

Dosages of Pyaj

• Shalkand (Shalkad) juice – 10 to 30 ml
• Seed powder - 1 to 3 grams or as per medicine