The variety of varieties and varieties of onions, which nature presents to people, makes us think about what differences they have among themselves, and ask ourselves the question of choice. Is it always worth giving preference to a particular product only in accordance with the taste, or do you need to proceed from the composite characteristics, paying attention to a set of useful trace elements?
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Red and white onions in medicine
Any onion is, first of all, a real source of vitamins and minerals necessary for the harmonious development and functioning of a person.
Scientists claim that 100-150 g of onions cover more than half the daily dose of group A vitamins and ascorbic acid.
Despite the similarity in the composition of the various varieties, there are still certain differences between the white and red varieties. Used in various fields of medicine, they in their own way contribute to the formation of immunity and the elimination of many diseases.
Red onion is ideal in the fight against cholesterol. Such a discovery by Chinese scientists literally turned all the world around this simple and fairly common vegetable. In the course of the research, it was found that the systematic use of red or, as I also call it, purple onion can reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by a quarter. Thus, the risk of developing cardiovascular pathologies is also reduced, blood vessels are cleansed, and weight is normalized.
White onion, in turn, will be an excellent solution in the fight against anemia due to the high level of iron in it.
Speaking about medicine, one cannot but mention folk remedies. So, the red variety is the best friend of people who are constantly involved in sports and are familiar with stretching muscles and ligaments. Porridge is prepared from fragrant bulbs, which is then mixed with sugar and applied to the sore spot in the form of a compress.
In turn, white onion is more effective when it is necessary to eliminate various skin defects. It is used in the fight against boils, acne and other misfortunes affecting the upper integument of the body.