Onion Essential Oil

Latin Name: allium cepa General Description Onion is high in vitamins A, B and C and is closely related to garlic. Due to its offensive smell it is not used for aromatherapy or perfumery but is used in some pharmaceutical formulas to treat colds and coughs. The oil is primarily used in the food industry. Onion is native to the Middle East and western Asia and is cultivated all over the world mainly for culinary purposes. Distillation also takes place in Egypt, France and Germany from the red onion. How It's Made The bulbs are steam distilled to produce the oil.

Properties
Immune System
Battles Common Cold and Influenza
Circulation
Increases Circulation
Improves Lymphatic Drainage
Rectifies Glandular Imbalance


Skin
Helps with Complexion Problems Muscles Helps with Obesity

Safety Guidelines:
This oil is non-toxic and will not irritate or sensitize the

Skin
. Onion should not be used directly on the

Skin
. The oil should first be mixed with a diluting or carrier oil.