Onion Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Allium cepa | |
| Common Name | : | Onion essential oil | |
| CAS # | : | 8002-72-0, F.E.M.A. : 2817 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Bulb | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | clear amber yellow to amber orange color |
Description :
Onion Oil is 100% natural and features clear amber yellow to amber orange color .It is a volatile Oil obtained by steam distillation process.
Constituents & Specifications :
Major constituents are sulfides
Specific Gravity : 1.04020 - 1.142045 @ 72°F
Refractive Index : 1.53000 - 1.57 000 @ 72°F
Properties :
Anthelmintic, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, anti-sclerotic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, depurative, digestive, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, hypoglycemic, hypotensive, stomachic, tonic and vermifuge.
Benefits & Uses :
- Onions have been useful for treating various human diseases such as tumors, persistent coughs and cold. Medicine practitioners consider this plant form as a perfect home remedy for relieving disease syndromes. Onion consumption can help in prevention of stomach and breast cancer.
- Onions are often used to prevent tooth decay and oral infections.
- Onion Oil aids in thinning of the blood, which in turn prevents the red blood cells from forming clumps. These blocks could lead to heart disorders or cardiovascular diseases.
- Onions are said to increase the urge for healthy life. One table spoon of onion Oil or juice along with spoonful of ginger juice, taken trice a day can boost the libido and drive.