Having greenish or pinkish flowers which blossom between June and August, onion
plants can grow between 30 and 100 cm. they are perennial and herbaceous plants with
bulbs. Onions have pipe-shaped, empty leaves in bluish or green colors. Their flowers
are gathered on the spherical heads forming an umbrella-like shape. The seeds of
onions are black, cornered and small. Onions are one of those cultivated plants which
have been known for a long time. Historical documents suggest that onions have been
cultivated and used since the time of Sumerians. Having a different shape and covered
with membrane-like peel, onions have a bitter taste and a special odor. According to
the crops, the shapes and sizes of onions may vary. Onions are mostly cultivated in
Karacabey and its vicinity in Turkey.

onions can increase the resistance of the body strengthening it. They can treat
mental and physical fatigue. Not only do onions decrease hypertension, but they are
also beneficial against common cold, flu, asthma and bronchitis. Unblocking the air
passage, onions can stop cough. They also prevent embolism. Onions are protective
against cardiac and vascular diseases and cancer. Balancing the level of glucose in
the blood, onions are good for diabetics. Moreover onions ease the kidney pain. They
can both help passing the kidney stones and gravel, and prevent their re-emergence.
Having disinfectant effect, onions wipe the harmful substances away from the body.
They also help scars to heal up faster. Furthermore, onions are good for skin
diseases such as eczema and whitlow. Onions regulate the function of the livers. They
can both simplify the digestion and clean the blood. Easing the nerves, onions are
good for anxiety and depression. They are good for those who have insomnia. Not only
can they strengthen the memory, but onions can also increase virility. Moreover they
are effective against osteolysis.