HerbMate Library

Onion (Powder/Flakes)

Allium cepa

Culinary Spice, Cardio

Onion is a daily food-herb traditionally used for immune and respiratory comfort routines and as a supportive base for broths and syrups.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used in seasonal wellness routines (educational use).
Used in respiratory comfort folk traditions.
Supports digestion and overall culinary wellness.

Common Issues It May Help With

Seasonal comfort routines (traditional use).
Mucus/congestion routines (traditional use).
Digestive support routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Food: soups, broths, and daily meals.
Syrup: onion + honey folk preparation for cough routines.
Steam: onion in warm broth routines (food-use).

Taste / Notes

Savory-sweet when cooked, sharp when raw.

Evidence Level

General nutrition evidence; many studied compounds, but effects vary by dose and form.

Cautions

Can worsen reflux in sensitive people.

Interactions

No major known interactions in typical food use.

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