Alluim cepa (French onion) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Alluim cepa (French onion) — family Liliacées.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: TRAMIL and French Pharmacopoeia.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 18 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 51 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Kola weevil : Plant part used: OTHERS. Documented pharmacological profile: Bétadine-like. Mentioned synergistic association: Azadirachta indica-feuille.
   According to Odeyemi EF (2024): This study investigated the phytochemicals present in the hexane extracts of red Allium cepa bulbs & Carica papaya leaves & the insecticidal activity of their essential oils against Balanogastris kolae. kolae was higher in C. According to Nurmala S (2020): Parameters measured were wound’s closure, color, & healing process.
2. Infected wound, injury, incision : Plant part used: Bulb. Documented pharmacological profile: Atorvastatine-like.
   According to Nurmala S (2020): Neem leaves (Azadirahcta indica A. Parameters measured were wound’s closure, color, & healing process. According to Lata S (1991): Allium cepa & Commiphora Mukul on experimental hyperlipidemia & atherosclerosis- A comparative evaluation; Indian Jl.
3. Bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, flu : Plant part used: Bulb.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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