| Language | Roman / English Name | Native Script | Urdu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Allium cepa | Allium cepa | ایلیئم سیپا |
| Botanical Name | Onion Plant | Allium | پیاز |
| Latin Name | Allium cepa Linn. | Allium cepa | ایلیئم سیپا |
| Family Name | Amaryllidaceae | Amaryllidaceae | امیریلیڈیسی |
| Genus Name | Allium | Allium | ایلیئم |
| English Name | Onion | Onion | پیاز |
| Urdu Name | Piyaz, Pyaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Arabic Name | Basal | بصل | بصل |
| Persian Name | Piaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Punjabi Name (Pakistan) | Peyaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Sindhi Name | Pyaz | پياز | پیاز |
| Pashto Name | Pyaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Balochi Name | Pyaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Saraiki Name | Pyaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Hindko Name | Pyaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Brahui Name | Pyaz | پیاز | پیاز |
| Kashmiri Name | Gandeh | گندھ | گندھ |
| Hindi Name | Pyaz, Piyaz | प्याज | پیاز |
| Bengali Name | Piaaj, Pyaj | পেঁয়াজ | پیاز |
| Gujarati Name | Dungli, Kando | ડુંગળી | ڈنگلی |
| Marathi Name | Kanda | कांदा | کاندا |
| Kannada Name | Neerulli | ನೀರುಳ್ಳಿ | نیرُلی |
| Tamil Name | Vengayam | வெங்காயம் | وینگایم |
| Telugu Name | Ullipaya | ఉల్లిపాయ | اُلی پایا |
| Malayalam Name | Savala | സവാള | ساوالا |
| Odia Name | Piaja | ପିଆଜ | پیاز |
| Assamese Name | Piyaz | পিঁয়াজ | پیاز |
| Nepali Name | Pyaj | प्याज | پیاز |
| Sinhala Name | Luunu | ලූනු | لونو |
| Sanskrit Name | Palandu, Durgandha | पलाण्डु | پالندو |
| Chinese Name | Yang ts’ung | 洋葱 | یانگ سونگ |
| Japanese Name | Tamanegi | 玉ねぎ | تامانیگی |
| Korean Name | Yangpa | 양파 | یانگ پا |
| Thai Name | Hom yai | หอมหัวใหญ่ | ہوم یائی |
| Indonesian Name | Bawang bombay | Bawang bombay | باوانگ |
| Malay Name | Bawang besar | Bawang besar | باوانگ |
| Vietnamese Name | Hành tây | Hành tây | ہانھ تائے |
| Turkish Name | Soğan | Soğan | سوغان |
| Russian Name | Luk | Лук | لوک |
| German Name | Zwiebel | Zwiebel | زویبل |
| French Name | Oignon | Oignon | اوانیوں |
| Spanish Name | Cebolla | Cebolla | سیبولیا |
| Portuguese Name | Cebola | Cebola | سیبولا |
| Italian Name | Cipolla | Cipolla | چیپولا |
| Greek Name | Kremmydi | Κρεμμύδι | کریمیڈی |
| Latin Name (Classical) | Cepa | Cepa | سیپا |
| Swahili Name | Kitunguu | Kitunguu | کیتونگو |
Description
Onions have been used for medicinal purposes for more than 4,000 years and were highly regarded in classical medicine. The bulb exhibits analgesic, anthelmintic, antiasthmatic, antibacterial, antidiabetic, anticancer, anticholesterolemic, anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, hypotensive, lithontriptic, rubefacient, stimulant, stomachic, and tonic properties.
Onions contain numerous bioactive compounds that support cardiovascular health by helping reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Regular dietary use supports circulation, offsets the risk of angina and arteriosclerosis, strengthens immune function, and provides protection against oxidative stress. Their antibacterial and antifungal actions help protect against colds, oral infections, and gastrointestinal disturbances, while also supporting dental health. Long-term use has also been associated with reduced risk of bone density loss.
Onions are traditionally used in respiratory conditions such as flu, cough, bronchitis, whooping cough, and asthma, where they help loosen lung congestion and improve airway function. They stimulate saliva and digestive secretions, aiding digestion and appetite. Two key compounds—sulphur and quercetin—act as powerful antioxidants, neutralising free radicals and protecting cellular membranes.
Regular consumption has demonstrated hypoglycaemic effects, supporting blood sugar regulation. Onions are also traditionally valued as a sexual tonic, helping restore vitality, improve reproductive strength, and enhance overall potency. Experimental studies have supported their traditional use in male reproductive health by showing improvements in sperm count and reproductive organ health.
Recommended Dosage
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Juice: 10–20 ml
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Seeds powder: 2 g
Contraindications & Safety Information
This herb has no known warnings or contraindications when used as directed.
Useful in the Following Conditions
| Condition | Condition | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Amenorrhoea | Angina Pectoris | Arteriosclerosis |
| Asthma | Bronchitis | Common Cold |
| Cough | Diabetes Mellitus | Erectile Dysfunction |
| Fevers | Flatulence | Flu |
| High LDL Cholesterol | Hyperlipidaemia | Hypertension |
| Lack of Appetite | Oedema | Osteoporosis |
| Low Immunity Infections | Pharyngitis | Premature Aging |
| Premature Ejaculation | Rheumatism | Seminal Debility |
| Sexual Debility | Spermatorrhoea | Thrombosis |
| Whooping Cough | Asthma (Support) | Bronchial Congestion |
