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Onion (Pyaz / Palandu)

Allium cepa

ପିଆଜ (Piaja)प्याज (Pyaz)Palandu
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Origin
Central & Southwestern Asia
Plant Type
Herb
Habitat
Both

About the Plant

Biennial herb cultivated as annual with subterranean tunic-covered concentric fleshy tunic bulb; cylindrical hollow tubular glaucous leaves, and spherical dense umbels of white flowers.

Traditional Uses

Dysuria, hemorrhoids, alopecia, and respiratory congestion

Parts Used

Bulbs, seeds

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Madhura, Katu
  • Guna: Guru, Snigdha, Teekshna
  • Virya: Anushna
  • Vipaka: Madhura

Health Benefits

  • Reduces blood glucose, dissolves bronchial phlegm, and prevents hair thinning

Precautions

Pungent sulfur compounds can cause tearing of eyes and mild heartburn in acid reflux

Interesting Facts

Cutting onions releases lachrymatory factor gas (syn-propanethial-S-oxide) which triggers tears