(Allium cepa)

Allium cepa is also known as red onion and can be grown anywhere. This plant has been used in folk medicine for many years.

Red onion can be applied to the skin in compresses for acne, arthritis, and congestion, and used internally for worms.

These days herbalists use the plant for treating such ailments as earaches, haemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

Allium cepa is considered a remedy for conditions with symptoms like those which are caused by exposure to red onions, such as watering eyes and a burning, runny nose.

• colds with sinus congestion that shifts from side to side in the head

• coughs that cause a ripping tearing pain in the throat

• watery and inflamed eyes

• hayfever

• neuralgic pains

• earaches.

Availability...

Allium cepa is available over the counter in liquid or tablet.

Professional advice is required for
each particular ailment and for dosages.