Onion the wonder vegetable - Onion (Allium cepa) is one of the oldest vegetable used by mankind.
World onion production is increasing y every year.
Onion is now the second most important horticultural crop after tomatoes.
It's one of the key ingredients in cooking being used mostly in the Asian countries.
Onion can be eaten raw, cooked & also for garnishing food dishes.
When eaten raw, onion may cause irritation in mouth and stomach.
 Milk can be drunk to relieve this effect.
 India and China are the largest producers or Onion.
Medicinal Properties - Onion is widely used for conditions such as common cold, diabetes, heart problem, osteoporosis etc.
Onion is known to be used for almost all the ailments.
The Chinese use onions to treat angina, coughs, bacterial infections and breathing problems.
Raw white onions should be eaten along with food, this aids digestion and very good to maintain a healthy body.
Including onion is your daily diet will keep you away from stomach cancer and heart disease.
  Variety of Onions - Onion comes in various variety namely, Brown onions, white onions, red onions, spring onions.
  Countries grown - China, India, United States, Turkey, Russia, Pakistan, Japan, Spain, South Korea.
  Conclusion - Onion is a vegetable that is easily available and does not cost much.
Knowing the benefits of Onion can help you cure small ailments as well as major problems.
So think of the benefits of eating onions and not of the bad breath it causes.
 Plus point are endless and negative is only one.