Onion
allium cepa
General Description
Onion is high in vitamins A, B and C and is closely related to garlic. Due to its offensive smell it is not used for aromatherapy or perfumery but is used in some pharmaceutical formulas to treat colds and coughs. The oil is primarily used in the food industry. Onion is native to the Middle East and western Asia and is cultivated all over the world mainly for culinary purposes. Distillation also takes place in Egypt, France and Germany from the red onion.
How It's Made
The bulbs are steam distilled to produce the oil.
Aroma: Perky, strong citrus aroma. Strength: Fairly Strong Properties
Immune System
Battles Common Cold and Influenza
Circulation
Increases Circulation
Improves Lymphatic Drainage
Rectifies Glandular Imbalance
Skin
Helps with Complexion Problems
Muscles
Helps with Obesity
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