Exploring the Overlooked Role of Allium Cepa in Enhancing Male Fertility: A Clinical Reflection from a Homoeopathic Perspective

Dr. Rohitha B

Abstract: Allium cepa is one of an important remedy in Homoeopathic Materia Medica. It is a widely prescribed medicine in acute as well as chronic cases. It has been mentioned in all the important Materia Medica. In Homoeopathy, its action on upper respiratory tract and neuralgia has been widely appreciated and its particular action on mucous membrane all over the body is mentioned and prescribed accordingly. However, to the surprise no Materia Medica explained its action on male reproductive system effectively, though modern researches say onion has this wonderful capability of improving fertility in males. On the light of animal studies and lab studies it is proved that allium cepa have this wonderful property of improving male fertility. So when ALLIUM CEPA tincture was prescribed solely for a case of Oligozoospermia when all other medicines failed, there was a marked increase in the sperm count.

Keywords: Allium cepa, male fertility, oligozoospermia, Homoeopathy, sperm count