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Onion

Allium cepa

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Bulb

Major cosmetic applications

Major cosmetic applications

Hair growth stimulating. Antimicrobial. Purifying. Antiseptic. Anti-inflammatory. Anti-irritation. Antioxidant

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

Asia

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Antibiotic. Diuretic. Expectorant. Hypoglycemiant. Antiprostatic. Antispasmodic.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Local applications of onion juice or anion slices are used to treat acne, insect bites, boils, chilblains, for wound healing and for hair growth stimulation.

Provital products

Provital products