Presentation
In the present study, we searched for compounds that impart an onion-like odor by gas chromatography (GC)-olfactometry. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Fever
Abstract Onion (Allium cepa L.) is widely employed as a food ingredient as well as traditional remedy to treat fever, burns, and scurvy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Gastrointestinal
- Nausea
However, consuming large quantities of onions can lead to stomach distress and gastrointestinal irritation that may result in nausea and diarrhea. [vegetarian-nutrition.info]
People with an intolerance to onions may experience nausea, vomiting and other gastric discomfort. Lastly, Jarzabkowski encouraged people to make sure their onions are fresh. "Onions keep for a long time," she said, "but they still spoil." [livescience.com]
- Vomiting
People with an intolerance to onions may experience nausea, vomiting and other gastric discomfort. Lastly, Jarzabkowski encouraged people to make sure their onions are fresh. "Onions keep for a long time," she said, "but they still spoil." [livescience.com]
Cardiovascular
- Vascular Disease
Altogether, it helps decrease in overall risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular diseases (PVD), and stroke. [nutrition-and-you.com]
This may reduce blood pressure, inhibit platelet clot formation and help decrease the risk of coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular diseases and stroke. [articles.mercola.com]
Skin
- Flushing
The Onion ’s lead story the day its sale to Univision was announced was Iranian Nuclear Scientists Hurriedly Flush 200 Pounds Of Enriched Uranium Down Toilet During Surprise U.N. Inspection. [theintercept.com]
- Urticaria
A case of severe systemic reactions (intense itching, urticaria, confusion, blurred vision, transient loss of consciousness, sweating, tachycardia) after ingestion of raw or lightly-cooked onion is described. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Eyes
- Redness of Eye
People with onion allergies may experience red, itchy eyes and rashes if an onion comes into contact with the skin. People with an intolerance to onions may experience nausea, vomiting and other gastric discomfort. [livescience.com]
- Lacrimation
The cysteine sulfoxides are primarily responsible for the onion flavor and produce the eye-irritating compounds that induce lacrimation. The thiosulfinates exhibit antimicrobial properties. [vegetarian-nutrition.info]
Neurologic
- Irritability
The lachrymal glands become irritated and produces the tears! Related Web Sites Cooking Onions Without Crying - From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. [loc.gov]
However, consuming large quantities of onions can lead to stomach distress and gastrointestinal irritation that may result in nausea and diarrhea. [vegetarian-nutrition.info]
TEAR-JERKING Although there's nothing whiffy about whole, unpeeled onions, once cut, they give off a volatile odour, which irritates the eyes. [goodfood.uktv.co.uk]
When an onion is cut, fumes are released that irritate the eyes. So when you cut an onion in half, keep the cut sides down on the cutting board. When you first start to make cuts into the onion, keep the onion together so you don’t expose the cuts. [simplyrecipes.com]
When eaten raw, its juice can act as an irritant and some people find it difficult to digest. Those who are not tempted by the idea of eating raw onions can follow simple cooking methods that may make them more palatable. [bbcgoodfood.com]
Treatment
A 50 % fall in onion price makes the control and fully fertilized treatments unprofitable and reduces net incomes by over 70 % in the other treatments. [dictionary.cambridge.org]
BACKGROUND: New topical treatments studied in adults have been published to be potentially effective in the treatment of hypertrophic scar and keloids. There is still no study in Thai children. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Epidemiology
BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic studies have shown that dietary flavonoids reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. Onion is rich in quercetin, a strong antioxidant flavonoid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prevention
Our experience showed the preventive use of silicone derivative plus onion extract gel on hypertrophic scars after median sternotomy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
S tudies published in the Cancer Prevention Research showed that consumption of vegetables like onions and garlic which belong to the Allium family help prevent cancers, particularly cancers of the gastrointestinal tract. [organicfacts.net]
Weeding Controlling weeds is critical to prevent competition for nutrients. An application of Treflan or corn gluten meal raked into the top inch of soil every six weeks during the growing season will prevent weeds from returning. [dixondalefarms.com]
Cancer Prevention Onion extracts, rich in a variety of sulfides, provide some protection against tumor growth. [vegetarian-nutrition.info]