A woman used onions to reduce fever in her family of three, but experts said it is not suitable for high fever

Science Fiction Network, December 27, reported on December 23 that according to media reports, a mother in Anhui claimed that she used onions to reduce the fever of her family of three. She said that she wrapped the last part of the onion in socks and slept for a while and it was fine. The mother said that she and her two daughters all reduced their fevers in this way. Experts said that onions have a certain effect on reducing fever, but if the temperature exceeds 38 degrees, it is best to use oral antipyretics to reduce the temperature.

Eating onions actually has many benefits to the body. Onions are rich in nutrients. Not only are they rich in potassium, vitamin C, folic acid, zinc, selenium, and fiber, they also contain two special nutrients - quercetin and prostaglandin A.

Onions can prevent cancer because they are rich in selenium and quercetin. Selenium is an antioxidant that can stimulate the body's immune response, thereby inhibiting the division and growth of cancer cells, while also reducing the toxicity of carcinogens. Quercetin can inhibit the activity of cancer cells and prevent the growth of cancer cells.

Onion can also maintain cardiovascular health. It is the only known vegetable that contains prostaglandin A. Prostaglandin A can dilate blood vessels and reduce blood viscosity, thereby lowering blood pressure, increasing coronary blood flow, and preventing thrombosis.

Onions contain allicin, whose pungent smell can stimulate gastric acid secretion and increase appetite. They also contain phytoncides such as allicin, which have strong bactericidal ability and can effectively resist influenza viruses and prevent colds. In addition, onions can effectively prevent "rich diseases". Onions contain xanthocyanin, which can make cells better use sugar, thereby lowering blood sugar.

Although onions have many benefits, some people are not suitable for eating onions, such as those with eye diseases, hot constitutions, kidney diseases, and gastrointestinal discomfort. (Editor: Qin Yingying)