A Comprehensive Review on Allium Cepa Linn (Onion)

Abstract

Natural resources have its wide spread throughout this earth surface in various forms like plants. Herbs are always noted to be a wonderful saviour for mankind for treating various diseases and disorders. One of the common household found in all kitchens of Indian family is onion. It is a perennial herb, scientifically known as Allium cepa, of liliaceae family. It is rich in various phytoconstituents and known to treat various problems. This comprehensive review highlights about the plants pharmacognostical, phytochemical and pharmacological  properties.