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Yes, ladies and gentlemen, as we mentioned before – onions can be used around the home for healing common ailments such as congestion, earaches, cuts and scrapes, fever, respiratory ailments, and constipation. Just take a look at the article below to find out more about this.

Here are popular home health remedies that utilize the healing benefits of onions:


1. Ear Infections

It’s very simple – according to the experts, to cure ear infections, chop onions finely and tie into a double-layer of cheesecloth. Hold the onion poultice firmly against the affected ear and secure in place using a cloth bandage or snug hat. Keep for up to 12 hours and replace with fresh onions as needed.

2. Fever

Did you know that you can cure the common cold by placing onion slices on the soles of your feet? Secure with plastic wrap and cover with a sock. Keep them on overnight to help draw out toxins through your feet and speed up your healing process. And trust me – you’ll be amazed by the results.

3. Nausea

Here’s what you need to do – just grate a large onion finely and squeeze out the juice by wrapping the grated onion in cheesecloth and pressing firmly. Then, steep a cup of strong peppermint tea and let it cool. Drink 2 teaspoons of the onion juice and wait 5 minutes. Follow up with 2 teaspoons of tea and wait another 5 minutes. Repeat as needed. And, this is also very important for you to know – do not eat or drink in between each treatment. Your symptoms should subside within 15-20 minutes.

4. Cough & Bronchitis

The experts say that you should combine finely chopped onions with coconut oil to make a paste. How to use it – well, you should apply this mixture to your chest, cover with a dishtowel, and secure in place using a cloth bandage. Leave it on overnight and clean up in the morning. This will help expel phlegm from your lungs to shorten the duration of your illness. Or, ladies and gentlemen, you can also use onions to make a cough syrup. All you need to do is peel a large onion and slice in half. Cover the cut side of each half with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cover with plastic wrap for an hour. Chop the onion and store in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Take a tablespoon of the mixture twice a day as needed.


5. Colic

How to use onion to cure infant colic – well, you should start by boiling 4 (1/4-inch) slices yellow onion in 2 cups of water and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes. Let it cool and strain. Feed 4 tablespoons twice a day during a colic attack. If symptoms persist for more than a day, contact your pediatrician immediately.

6. Cuts

You can treat a paper cut by covering it with the transparent film of the onion’s skin. Not only will it stop the bleeding, it’ll even prevent infection.


Household Uses

In addition to healing common ailments, onions have a number of other uses around the home, particularly due to their antibacterial qualities.
Bug repellent: yes, you can keep bugs away by spraying your clothing with a mixture of equal parts onion juice and water. You can also rub fresh onion slices directly on exposed skin. This is really amazing.
Moth solution: make sure you keep a bottle of onion juice in your closet and make a few holes in the lid to keep moths away from your knits.
Air purifier: how to use onion as an air purifier – well, it’s very simple! You should have to slice onions on a plate in your bedroom and living room. The onions will absorb toxins and strong odors. Replace the slices every day or so.
All-purpose cleaner: you can also clean your cutting boards and counters by combining equal parts water, vinegar, and cooled onion water. Spray the mixture and let it sit for 10-15 minutes and wash as usual.
Tough kitchen cleaner: Remove burnt residue from pots and pans by rubbing the surface with a raw onion and letting it soak in onion juice for an hour.
Scalp magic: ladies and gentlemen, you can also promote healthy hair growth by drenching your hair in onion juice, setting it sit for an hour and washing as usual. Use once a week for best results.
Rust prevention: just rub a sliced onion face-down on your iron pan to prevent rusting.
Dish polish: Polish copper serving ware and glassware with freshly cut onion slices.
Skin care: Cut an onion in half and rub on your skin after a long day in the sun to prevent freckling.

And, don’t forget – you should always keep onions on hand at home by storing them in a dark, cool pantry. Store them in paper bags with multiple holes and keep them away from potatoes. They’ll last for up to 3 months!

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