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Red onion is one of the best natural medicines that we should include in our daily diet. It contains high amounts of antioxidants, flavonoids and polyphenols, which help strengthen immunity, fight inflammation and protect cells from oxidative stress. Unfortunately the largest amount of these substances is found in the onion skin, which we usually throw away. Experts state that peeling the onion can lead to a loss of up to 75 % of anthocyanins and 20 % of quercetin.
What medicinal effects does red onion have?
1. Natural protection against diseases
If you want to stay healthy all year round, try eating one small red onion every day. It contains vitamins C and B, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron and folic acid. These substances strengthen the immune system and protect the body against viral and bacterial infections.
2. Help with panic attacks and insomnia
Red onion has calming effects that can help with stress and nervous exhaustion. If you feel anxious, try crushing an onion and inhaling its strong aroma.
Another method is to cut the onion into quarters and place it on the bedside table. This method helps not only with better sleep but also cleans the air of bacteria.
3. Remedy for cold, cough and sore throat
Homemade red onion syrup is a great natural remedy for colds and sore throats.
Recipe:
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Chop 3 onions finely.
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Boil them with 150 ml of water and a little brown sugar.
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Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, then strain it.
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Take 4-5 teaspoons daily.
Children can be given onion syrup with honey, which is made by mixing 1 teaspoon of onion juice with 1 and a half teaspoons of honey. It is left to macerate for several hours and then served.
4. Inhalation for sinusitis
For sinus inflammation it is advisable to inhale onion vapors:
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Crush 2 red onions including the skins.
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Boil them in 1 liter of water.
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Inhale the hot steam for 10-15 minutes.
5. Quick relief for headaches and migraines
For headaches try a onion compress:
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Slice the onion into rounds.
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Place it between two layers of cloth.
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Place on the forehead and leave for 10-15 minutes.
6. Joint relaxation and relief of rheumatic pain
For joint pain, gout or inflammations a warm onion compress helps:
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Slice the onion into rounds.
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Heat it on a lid over a pot of hot water.
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Place it on the painful area and cover with a bandage.
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Leave it on for 20-30 minutes.
Why should you eat red onion every day?
Regular consumption of red onion brings many health benefits:
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strengthens the immune system
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helps in the fight against infections
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detoxifies the body
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supports the health of the heart and blood vessels
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contributes to healthy digestion
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has a beneficial effect on the nervous system
