Occurrence & Locations

Detailed information about where Onions is found across Nigeria

Dandi

Kebbi State • Dandi LGA

2019

Location Details:

Dandi is a local government area in Kebbi state, Nigeria

Specifications:

Unspecified

Estimated Reserves:

Unmeasuried

Coordinates: 11.970893°N, 3.752956°E

Overview

The onion, also known as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable that is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Its close relatives include the garlic, scallion, shallot, leek, chive, and Chinese onion.

Uses & Applications

Onion is most commonly used for scarring. It is also used for other skin conditions and to prevent cancer and heart disease, it contains chemicals that seem to reduce swelling (inflammation), reduce lung tightness in people with asthma, and reduce levels of cholesterol and sugar in the blood.