The role of green onions

Green onions

As the saying goes, "one scallion, ten minutes". Eating some scallions every day does not waste much of your precious time. Next, let's take a look at the magical effects of scallions! Which is more nutritious, scallion leaves or scallion whites?

The benefits of green onions

The various vitamins in green onions can ensure the normal secretion of human hormones and effectively stimulate sexual desire, thereby "strengthening yang and replenishing yin". Therefore, for men, eating green onions or chives three times a week can be used for cooking, cold dishes, or as a seasoning to achieve the effect of strengthening yang and replenishing yin.

Effect 2: Detoxification and seasoning

Scallions are spicy and slightly warm in nature. They have the functions of dispelling wind, promoting yang, detoxifying and seasoning. They are mainly used for colds, cold abdominal pain, fever, headache, nasal congestion, milk blockage, and constipation. Scallions contain volatile oils, the main component of which is allicin, diallyl sulfide, and calcium oxalate. In addition, they also contain fat, sugar, carotene, vitamins B, C, niacin, calcium, magnesium, iron and other ingredients.

Effect 3: Prevent cancer》》Related reading: What is the best way to eat black sesame? The therapeutic effects and functions of raisins

The pectin contained in shallots can significantly reduce the occurrence of colon cancer and has an anti-cancer effect. The allicin in shallots can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Onions also contain the trace element selenium, which can reduce the nitrite content in gastric juice and has a certain effect on preventing gastric cancer and various cancers.

Effect 4: sweating and antibacterial

Scallions can stimulate the body's sweat glands to achieve the effect of sweating and heat dissipation; scallion oil can stimulate the upper respiratory tract and make it easier to cough up phlegm. The allicin contained in scallions has a significant effect on resisting bacteria and viruses, especially Shigella dysenteriae and skin fungi.