Characteristic
Amber yellow to amber orange transparent liquid. Strong onion aroma and odor, dissolved in 90% ethanol
Application:
- Antibacterial action, through the reaction of sulfur-containing compounds with certain amino acids on the microbial cell wall, prevent the normal expression of proteins, thus inhibiting bacterial reproduction. Onion essential oil can inhibit a variety of bacteria and fungi, including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, arctococcus and Bacillus.
- Antioxidant effect, onion essential oil can improve the activity of catalase and superoxide dismutase, thus enhancing the body’s antioxidant stress response.
- Anti-cancer effect, studies have pointed out that the sulfur compounds contained in onion essential oil can inhibit gastric cancer and esophageal cancer by regulating the metabolic enzymes of cancer factors.