Onion water not only has the effects of preventing cancer and sterilization, but also can treat children’s coughs in moderation, and the effect is very strong. Generally speaking, even if the cough symptoms are severe, the effect can be achieved after drinking for half an hour, and it does not depend on any medication, so children can drink with confidence.

What are the effects of onions?

1. Onions have the effect of dispersing wind-cold due to the volatile substances of propylthiouracil oil contained in the bulbs and leaves of onions, which have antifreeze properties and strong ability to resist influenza viruses; 2. Onions are rich in nutrition and have a spicy taste. Onions contain prostaglandin A, which stimulates the secretion of stomach, intestines, and digestive glands, promoting digestion. Onions have the effect of lowering cholesterol, reducing appetite, and preventing food accumulation; 3. Prostaglandin A can dilate blood vessels, reduce blood viscosity, thus lowering blood pressure, can reduce peripheral blood vessels, increase coronary blood flow, and prevent thrombosis. Onions have the effect of countering the pressor substances such as epinephrine in the human body, and can also promote the excretion of sodium salts. Regular consumption is beneficial to people with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases; 4. Onions can help cells better utilize glucose, lower blood sugar, supply heat energy to brain cells, and are a good food therapy for diabetes and patients with mental fatigue; 5. The onion contains a substance called "quercetin" 9, which can prevent the growth of cancer cells in patients with diabetes and mental fatigue, thus playing a role in preventing and treating cancer.