Even though onions are a kitchen regular all over the world, the number of people who know of the real onion health-benefits is extremely small, that is why we’ve taken it into our own hands to spread the word!
Aside from the specific taste and aroma, the onion is widely known for treating numerous diseases and health issues while supporting your overall health.
First off they have very potent anti-inflammatory properties that treat chronic vomiting. Another thing is that they are extremely rich in antioxidants which help destroy free radicals in the body and promote the overall health. The high amount of sulfur they contain is another strong antiseptic and antibiotic.
Also, if you’re having problems with respiratory diseases, then the regular use of onions will be extremely helpful.
Some of the most popular benefits of the onions include:
- Reducing high cholesterol levels
- Help in the case of diabetes because of its high levels of flavonoid and sulfur
- Treat arthritis
- Treat cardiovascular diseases
The vegetable has been used as a remedy for thousands of years starting in the prehistoric times up until now.
Some other health issues that the onions can be extremely helpful with:
Cough
Peel a big onion and cut it in halves. Add a tablespoon of brown sugar on the both halves and leave them to sit for an hour. Consume this twice a day to treat a cough. The results are amazing!
Vomiting
Prepare peppermint tea and let it cool off. Then take cheesecloth and squeeze the juice of an onion in the peppermint tea. You’re going to need about two teaspoons of onion juice. Take two teaspoons of the peppermint tea, followed by two teaspoons of the onion juice. Wait around 10 minutes before repeating the treatment. We guarantee, by the time you repeat this 2 times, the urge to vomit will be completely gone.
Fever
Mix thin onion slices with coconut oil and use the mixture to massage your feet. Leave the mixture on, and put on socks and let the remedy act during the night.
Dissolve chest congestion
Mix coconut oil and an onion until you get a paste. Apply the paste on your chest and cover it with a towel and a shirt to warm it. You can later wash it off.
Ear infections and ear pain
Put a chopped onion in a sock and place it on the affected area. Secure the sock with a hat or a bandage and let it sit until you no longer feel pain.
Cuts
The transparent onion skin has powerful antiseptic properties that can heal the damaged skin so you can apply it immediately to cuts and it will seize the bleeding.
Colic
Onions have been used by Cherokee Indians to cure their children who suffer from colic. Boil slices of yellow onion and leave them to cool before straining the mixture. The child should take a teaspoon of the mixture every hour until it can start feeling an improvement.
Air purifier
Onion slices are perfect for killing off viruses and bacteria in the air, so try to distribute them all around your house.
These are several other ways to use onions:
- Massage onion slices to prevent freckles from appearing.
- Rub onion slices on the scalp to stimulate hair growth.
- Rub onion onto skin to prevent insect bites.
- Put onions in clothes to prevent moths.
- Boil and spray onion juice to protect your plants from pests and bugs.
- Clean and polish glass and copper objects with onion slices.
- Clean your clothes iron with onion slices to protect it from rust.
Onion can be used for tons of other health issues as well, so don’t be afraid to experiment and to use it on a daily basis!
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