Extraction and Evaluation of Alium Cepa for pharmacological action

Abstract

Allium cepa L”has been reported for several biochemical constituents. The basic bioactive chemicals are quercetin, flavanols, flavanoids ,sulphur compound etc. The bulb part of onion has been used for safer chemical compound that can be edible and decrease the appetite loss. “Allium cepa L” has been used in several physiological and metabolic functions. Allium cepa L has different nutrients such as carbohydrates, sugars, dietary fibres, protein, vitamins etc. “Allium cepa L” has multiple components which is used in various formulations. Biological parts of onion has been reported for the curative and medicinal purposes such as leaves and bulb extract used to reduce platelet aggregation and diarrhea problems. The “Allium cepa L” has functional factors useful in pharmacological activities. It has been reported to release extra fluid in excretion process. It has been also used in various biological process such as body circulation, movement of fluid etc. “Allium cepa L” has been reported for various medicinal activities and it can be used to formulate the various pharmaceutical forms. The pharmaceutical formulations of bulb onion has been reported for several diseases. The formulations of bulb onion has been used to for varied pharmacological activities.