Onion Granules (ALLIUM CEPA)

Description:
Onions are perennials, belonging to the Liliaceae family. There are many varieties, white, yellow, or red. The plant has green stems and leaves that are hollow, small flowers that are usually white or purple, and a pungent fleshy bulb that grows below the ground. You can use Onion Granules in just about any cuisine.

Origin:
China

Other Names:
Oingnum, Onyoun, Unyoun, Ynleac

Part Used:
Bulb

Culinary Uses:
Onion Granuels can be added to to any dish that calls for fresh onion. Onion granules provide onion flavor, but not texture. Onion Granules can be added directly to most foods, but to rehydrate before adding to recipes that don't contain enough liquid, simply mix with enough cool water to make a smooth paste, then add the paste near the end of cooking. To substitute for 1/2 cup of fresh minced onion, use 1 Tablespoon granulated onion.

Medicinal Uses:
Onion is known to treat colds, coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma, and other respiratory problems. It isbelieved to help loosen congestion in the lungs and ex-pand the airways. Onion is also used internally to relieve excess gasandcalm an upset stomach. Onion is also thought to stimulate the appetite.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Protection, prosperity, stability, endurance, exorcism, healing, money, lust, and prophetic dreams.
Planet Rulership: Mars
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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