Raw onion has strong bactericidal power, so it can destroy germs that invade the body. In addition, it provides absorption of vitamin B1, promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates to produce energy, and eliminates fatigue. Another not-to-be-overlooked function of shallots is to boost immunity. Lead selenide contained in shallots has antioxidant properties, so it is regarded as an anti-cancer food. Men who take it more often can improve their health and strengthen their bodies.
Scallion, belonging to the genus Allium, family Liliaceae, is a perennial rooted herb. It is also known as the vegetable uncle, and things grass, and so on. Mainly to leaf sheaths composed of pseudostems and young leaves for food. Native to western China and the Soviet Union Siberia, is domesticated by the wild species in China and selected, and then through North Korea, Japan to Europe. Records of green onions in China can be found in "And Ya" and "Classic of Mountains and Seas", and thereafter in "Records of Rites", "The Essentials of Qimin", "Qingyilu" and other ancient books, all of which have detailed records. Scallions are mainly divided into: scallions, scallions, fine scallions, bearded scallions, building scallions, leeks and so on.