Sibuyas tagalog
Allium ascalonicum L.

Other scientific name  Common names   
Allium cepa   Bawang pula (Tag.)  Shallot (Engl.) 
  Lasona (Ilk.)   Garden shallot (Engl.) 
  Sibuyas-Bisaya (Bis.)  Baker's garlic (Engl.) 
  Sibuyas-tagalog (Tag.)   

Properties
Anthelmintic, stomachic, tonic.

Constituents
Contains ash, phosphorus, calcium and iron.

Uses
Culinary
It contains a volatile oil that stimulates the tear glands and upper mucous membranes causing the eyes and nose to water. This property is the homeopathic basis for using it in treating illnesses associated with tearing eyes and nasal discharge, such as hay fever and colds.
Folkloric
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It contains a volatile oil that stimulates the tear glands and upper mucous membranes causing the eyes and nose to water. This property is the homeopathic basis for using it in treating illnesses associated with tearing eyes and nasal discharge, such as hay fever and colds.
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Juice of bulk, with tumeric juice, is used for stomach aches.
- Juice is rubbed on the body for fevers.
- Poultice of bulb for earache; also, juice dropped into canal.
- Also used for: diarrher, headaches, , laryngitis with hoarseness, coughs, amenorrhea, neuralgic pains, and as tonic.

Availability
Cultivated market produce.