Useful properties of onions in the treatment of diseases

Bow – it is not only an excellent addition to the most diverse dishes of all cuisines of the world, but a well-known and long-known remedy for colds and viruses. However, the anti-cold properties – not the only healing property of onions, in fact, there are many more of them, emphasizes estet-portal.com. What are the beneficial properties of onions, and what diseases does it treat, we will tell in this article. External and internal use of this product provides not only good immunity, but also healthy skin and hair.

Useful properties of onions

To begin with, it is worth noting that when cutting onions, we are forced to cry by the essential oils released during the cutting process, which include sulfides, disulfides and trisulfides. The strongest irritating properties are diallyl disulfide, which, when oxidized, turns into allicin. It is allicin that determines the invaluable bactericidal and other healing properties of onions, which contribute to:

• lower blood sugar levels;
• lower blood cholesterol levels;
• cancer protection;  
• reducing the likelihood of blood clots;
• protection of blood vessels, etc.  

It is worth noting that allicin is destroyed during heat treatment, so raw, unprocessed onions are best suited for onion treatment.

In addition, onions contain the following useful substances:

• quercetin – anti-cancer and anti-diabetic antioxidant;
• isocyanates – anti-inflammatory substances;
• vitamin C;
• vitamins of group B;
• manganese;
• chrome.

What diseases does onion treat and how to use it

The amount of biologically active substances in this product depends on the variety and the area in which it was grown. If you use its essential oil, then it does not volatilize during heat treatment and dissolves well in water.

Onions are used to treat the following diseases:

• flu and colds;
• bronchitis;
• tracheitis;
• angina;
• wounds, abscesses, cuts;
• allergy;
• hemorrhoids;
• constipation;
• heartburn;
• atherosclerosis;
• diseases of the teeth and gums;
• corns;
• worms;
• loss of appetite;
• alopecia;
• stomach disorders;
• inflammation of the mouth and throat;
• pain in the ears;
• diseases of the reproductive system. 

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Recipes for using the beneficial properties of onions

There are several ways to use onions to treat illnesses. This is:

• grated onion (for colds and coughs, it is mixed in equal parts with honey and taken in a teaspoon three times a day; onion gruel wrapped in gauze accelerates wound healing and relieves itching);
• onion juice (can be added to masks to promote hair growth, mixed with honey and applied to problem areas of the skin; there is also evidence that onion helps get rid of scars; 1 teaspoon of onion juice before meals helps with hemorrhoids);
• onion decoction (an onion cut and boiled in a glass or two of water (or two – depending on the size), infused to room temperature is used to gargle with sore throat);
• decoctions with onion peel (used for bronchitis, skin diseases, swelling and varicose veins, for rinsing hair);
• tampons with onion juice, previously mixed with water, are placed in the nostrils for 10 minutes to get rid of a runny nose;
• onion masks with honey help smooth wrinkles and fight skin problems;
• onions in raw form are recommended to be used as a preventive measure for various diseases for both men and women;
• grated onion compresses are used for abscesses, lichen , abrasions, bumps, eczema, fungi;
• onions boiled in vinegar are used to get rid of corns and warts.

Contraindications for the use of onion-based products

Onion juice (or garlic juice) or pieces thereof must not be dripped or put into the nose – strong irritants, which we talked about at the beginning of the article, can lead to damage and burns of the mucous membrane. An alternative to the dangerous instillation of onion juice in the nose is inhalation: place a dry glass with 2 tablespoons of grated onion or garlic on a mug of hot water. From thick paper, make a funnel, the wide end of which must be attached to the glass, and through the narrow – breathe fumes. So you can experience the benefits of onions without damaging the mucous membrane.

Also, onion treatment is contraindicated for people with:

• allergic to onions;
• acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• severe kidney and liver diseases;
• exacerbations of heart disease.

Remember that, despite the healing properties of onions, like any medicine, it contains active substances, the dose of which should not exceed – otherwise, the benefit of the bow will turn into harm.

If you have any serious medical condition, you should consult your doctor before using any remedy.

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