In this paper highlights a brief description of Allium cepa L. belongs to Liliaceae family is provided along with its medicinal use to cure painful joints and inflammatory swelling.
Allium cepa, Folk Medicinal use, Onion, Painful Joints, Inflammatory Swelling
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Tomar, A., 2017. Folk Medicinal use of Allium cepa L. to Cure Painful Joints and Inflammatory Swelling. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 24(1), pp.69-70. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2017-F8M506
Manuscript Published on 22 March 2017
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