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ONION
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(Allium
cepa)
Top
Pick
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Other
Names
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O Í
ngnum, Onyoun, Unyoun,
Yn-leac.
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Description
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Onion
is a biennial plant found in the wild all over
the world, however it is mainly
cultivated.
The bulb bears a hollow, blue green stem above
ground, producing clusters of light green
flowers that bloom from June through
August.
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Classification
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Taste
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Balance
Yin/Yang
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Warm
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Humor
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Fire
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Water
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Air
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Uses/Applications
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Onion
juice is often used as a diuretic or
expectorant.
As an antiseptic it helps end the
putrefaction and fermentation process in the
gastrointestinal
tract.
Half an onion cut small and eaten with
bread will relieve gas pains and
heartburn.
Mix onion juice with honey for hoarseness
and coughs.
It will also lower blood pressure and
cholesterol.
Externally Onion can be applied to
wounds.
In is also an excellent Anti-Fungal for
warts and athlete’s
foot.
Just rub the onion on the affected
area.
Use 1 Tsp. onion juice with 1 Tsp.
vinegar to fade dark
blemishes.
Apply a roasted onion to your ear to
relieve earache.
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Combinations
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Constituents
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Action
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Anthelmintic, Antiseptic,
Anti-Spasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic,
Expectorant, Stomachic,
Tonic.
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Food
Values
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Part
Used
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Bulb.
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Collection
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Collect
the bulbs from late summer to
fall.
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Preparation
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Cold
Extract
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Soak a
chopped onion in 1 cup water for 24 hours, then
strain.
Take 1/2 cup per
day.
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Decoction
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Boil a
medium size, chopped onion, in a little more
than a cup of water until 1 cup of liquid
remains.
Take 1 Tbsp several time per day for
several days.
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Juice
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Take 1
Tsp. four times per
day.
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Growing
Directions
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Plant
onion seeds about 1/2 inch
deep.
Plant the bulbs about 1 inch deep, making
sure the root end is
down.
Onion prefers rich, well drained, moist
soil, and full
sunlight.
Onion makes an excellent potted plant,
that can be propagated from the bulb
division.
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History
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Onion
is frequently depicted in Egyptian tomb
paintings.
Greeks and Romans both praised its
healing qualities but dammed its
odor.
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Additional
Information
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1.
Studies show 1 onion a day can lower your
cholesterol and your blood
pressure.
2.
A recent study by the National Cancer
Institute shows people who eat diets high in
Allium, such as Onions and Garlic, suffer less
stomach cancer.
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Cautions
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1.
Do not use if you are breast feeding as
it may cause colic in your
infant.
2.
Fresh onion may irritate your
eyes.
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Magick
Information
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Gender:
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Masculine
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Planet:
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Mars
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Element:
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Fire
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Deity:
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Isis
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Powers:
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Money, Protection
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Magickal
Uses:
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Place the dried flowers around your home for
protection.
Wear an onion omelet to protect yourself
against evil and
negativity.
Place half an onion on
a window ledge to absorb
negativity.
To attract money, burn onion skins and
peelings in your
fireplace.
Purify magical knives and swords by
rubbing the blades with fresh cut
onion.
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