Onion: The humble onion is found in every kitchen, but its curative powers make it an important medicinal plant too. Like garlic, it is a member of the lily family. It is used in traditional Chinese medicine, as a chi - or energy tonic, to help increase perspiration, and tackle illnesses brought on by cold weather. The idea is that they encourage energy to move to the body’s surface to help keep you warm.
Raw onions may make our breath stink, but they can actually improve our oral health. Simply chewing a raw onion two to three minutes can strengthen teeth and eliminate bacteria that can lead to tooth decay.
Onions can help reduce cancer risk when combined with turmeric. Chemicals found in these two cooking ingredients creates a synergistic effect that reduces both the size and number of precancerous hosts in the intestine, therefore reducing colon cancer risk.