Scallion

It is a type of onion that has a thick base portion. It is also known as a green onion. The term scallion is also a applied to leeks and shallots. It is very rich in vitamins A, B1 and C. It also contains minerals and organic acids. Scallion is very useful in insomnia, arthritis, gout, sun-stroke, heat-stroke, allergy, heart­burn and dyspepsia.

Benefit and uses of Scallion.

• Scallion high in vitamin K, typically are associated with low cancer risk. Despite the fact that the anti-vitamin K drug warfarin might reduce the risk of cancer under certain circumstances, no evidence suggests that avoidance of vitamin K would in any way help protect against cancer.
• Diced scallion are often used in soup, noodle, seafood, and sauce in eastern cookery.
• Scallions contains Calories: 134, Protein: 1.83g, Carbohydrate: 7.34g, Total Fat: .19g, Fiber: 2.6g.
• It is low in fat and a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, K, and minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium and manganese.
• Scallion are detoxify bodily poisons, and are suggested to treat colds.
• Ayurvedic doctors believe the onion can purify blood, benefit the nervous system and bolster libido.