Onion
Profile
| Latin Name | Allium cepa |
| Chinese Name | Yang Cong |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Note | Medium |
| Aroma | <Strong> Sulphurous |
| Color | Pale-Yellow |
| Parts Distilled | Bulb |
| Regions | Egypt, France, Germany |
| Taste | Spicy Nature: Wanning |
| Affinity | LR/SP/KI |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Dipropyl disulphide |
| Skin Type | N/A; will irritate skin |
| Dosage | 4% dilution |
TCM Categories
Functions
- Warm the interior to expel cold and dampness (e.g., edema, diarrhea, copious clear urine)
- Transform damp-cold phlegm - swollen glands
- Invigorate blood
- Destroy parasites
Indications
Topical Applications
- Apply a 4% dilution on warts and abscesses.
Actions
- Mucolytic
- Diuretic
- Anthelmintic
- Antimicrobial
- Regulates insulin
Contraindications & Cautions
- Heat & Empty Heat
Additional Comments
- Onion essential oil comes primarily from red onions.