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Onions are considered one of the healthiest foods overall. They are not only a good helper in the kitchen. You can feel their effects even when the flu or a cold knocks you down, and you don’t have to run straight to the pharmacy. What can an onion tackle?
Most of us would immediately throw away onion skins. We do not consider them beneficial either in the culinary field or for anything else. Some might object now and they would be right. The peels also heal!
When cooking we are left with onion skins that always end up in the bin. But you don’t have to throw them away at all! Not only are they nutritious, but they also have a positive effect on your health!
Onion has antibacterial and antiseptic effects! Onion skins contain more antioxidants than the onion itself!
- regulates blood pressure
- helps prevent circulatory diseases
- lowers cholesterol levels
- acts as an antidepressant
- effectively fights allergies
- positively influences muscle growth
- reduces swelling
- relieves leg cramps
Note: Onion skins are not edible. Below you will learn how they can be used.
Like the onion flesh, the skins are usually prepared when you have a cold. For example, in the fight against bronchitis you should use an onion-skin broth. It’s enough to pour boiling water over a few onion skins and let them steep.
Of course, we do not drink this liquid; simply wrap the skins in gauze and apply to the chest. This will help with coughing and the recovery of the respiratory tract. Repeat 3 times a day. If you are wondering what gives the peels their effective power, we will tell you right away. It is mainly the content of essential oils but also the presence of succinic, citric and malic acids.
Other uses of onion skins:
Skin problems – Onion has antiseptic effects and therefore reduces irritation – simply rub your face with an unpeeled onion and then wash the face with water.
Hair coloring – Yes, you read that right! Onion skins can dye hair! This method works best on light-colored hair. You need 30 to 50 grams of skins, which you leave in water for an hour. After an hour the mixture turns into a paste that you apply to the hair before each shampoo. The hair will have a golden sheen.
For hair growth – Onion supports hair growth. Hair grows faster, but above all is stronger than ever before. Boil the skins for a few minutes and then strain. Put the water into an empty shampoo bottle. Always gently massage it into the scalp before washing your hair.
As a flavoring – If you want to take advantage of the skin’s healthy properties, you can throw it into the soup while cooking and remove it before serving. This way you will extract all its nutrients.
