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 - 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. - 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. |
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