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.