Introduction: As the saying goes, "a stalk of onion adds ten minutes of vigor." Many men believe that eating green onions has a powerful aphrodisiac effect. In reality, while green onions do have fever-reducing, yang-unblocking, and cancer-preventing properties, they are not as miraculous as legend claims.
For men, consuming green onions or chives three times a week—whether stir-fried, in cold salads, or as a seasoning—can help achieve the effect of strengthening yang and supplementing yin.
Strengthening Yang and Supplementing Yin
The various vitamins in green onions ensure the normal secretion of human hormones and can effectively stimulate libido, thereby "strengthening yang and supplementing yin."
Detoxification and Seasoning
Green onions are pungent in taste and slightly warm in nature, possessing the effects of inducing sweat, unblocking yang, detoxifying, and seasoning. They are mainly used for conditions like wind-cold cold, yin-cold abdominal pain, aversion to cold with fever, headache, nasal congestion, insufficient lactation, and difficulty with urination and bowel movements. Green onions contain volatile oil, the main component of which is allicin, as well as diallyl sulfide and calcium oxalate. Additionally, they contain fats, sugars, carotene, vitamins B and C, niacin, calcium, magnesium, iron, and other components.
Inducing Sweat and Inhibiting Bacteria
Green onions can stimulate the body's sweat glands to induce sweating and dissipate heat. Onion oil can stimulate the upper respiratory tract, making it easier to expel phlegm. The allicin contained in onions has a significant effect against bacteria and viruses, with a particularly strong inhibitory effect on *Shigella* and skin fungi.
Cancer Prevention
The pectin in chives can significantly reduce the occurrence of colon cancer and has anti-cancer properties. The mustard oil in onions can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Onions also contain the trace element selenium, which can reduce the content of nitrites in gastric juice and plays a certain role in preventing stomach cancer and other cancers.
Appetite Stimulation
Like onions, raw green onions contain allyl sulfide, a substance that stimulates the secretion of gastric juice and helps to improve appetite. When consumed with foods rich in vitamin B1, it promotes the conversion of food starch and sugars into energy, which can help recover from fatigue.
Vasodilation
Green onions are rich in vitamin C, which can dilate small blood vessels and promote blood circulation. This can prevent dizziness caused by high blood pressure, keep the brain agile, and prevent senile dementia. The volatile oil and pungent elements in green onions can remove odors from rich, greasy dishes and produce a special aroma. When eaten with mushrooms, it can also promote blood circulation.
Lowering Cholesterol
Green onions can reduce the accumulation of bad cholesterol. People who regularly eat onions, even if they are overweight and have a lot of body fat, do not see an increase in their cholesterol levels and maintain a strong physique. The green leafy part of the onion contains more vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, than the white part.
Excessive Consumption Can Damage Vision
Generally, green onions can be consumed by everyone, but they are particularly suitable for mental workers. People with gastrointestinal diseases, especially ulcers, should not eat them in large quantities. Additionally, green onions have a strong stimulating effect on sweat glands, so people with bromhidrosis (body odor) should be cautious about eating them in the summer. Those with a weak exterior constitution and excessive sweating should also avoid them. Furthermore, excessive consumption of green onions can damage vision.