About Onions
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Lowering blood pressure. Onions are high in allyl sulfides. Allyl sulfides are released when an onion is cut, crushed or chewed. They are what make your eyes tear when you cut an onion. Allyl sulfides have been shown in studies to lower blood pressure.
Tumors.
Onions contain 3 elements that make them cancer fighters allyl sulfides, saponins, and quercitin. Each of these have been shown to discourage the growth of tumors.
Lower cholesterol.
Onions are high in chromium. Studies have shown that chromium, a mineral, can lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol. The saponins in onions are also known to lower cholesterol.
Lower Blood Sugar.
The allyl sulfides in an onion are also believed to lower blood sugar. The chromium in onions also helps cells respond to insulin.
Sore throat.
Onions are also good for fighting infections. A few slices of onion at the first sign of a sore throat can help.
Athsma and Bronchitis.
Smelling an onion if you are having trouble breathing sometimes helps reduce the tight feeing in your chest and opens up sinuses.
Yeast infections or candida.
If you are prone to yeast infections onions, and garlic, are very helpful. Make sure you eat these regularly and in large quantities during flare ups.
Cure athlete's foot.
Athlete's foot remedies are expensive, and often must be used over long periods to fully cure athlete's foot. Cut a small slice of onion and rub the affected areas two or three times a day until the condition clears up. Treatment usually takes between two and three weeks.
Healing relief of an earache.
Cut a large juicy onion in half and place the slice over your affected ear for 30 to 60 minutes. Repeat as necessary to soothe pain. Don't worry if a few drops of juice drop into the ear, as onion juice will help combat infection and inflammation.
Emergency Eyewash.
A speck of dirt, an eyelash or other small object can really irritate the eye; however, trying to remove the object can be difficult and further damage your delicate eye. Get your tears pouring with an onion, and the object will wash easily away with the tears.
Nasal Decongestant.
Chop up an onion into small pieces and stir in 1 to 2 tsp. of sugar. Let the onion and sugar set for about a half an hour and strain juice. Drink one tbsp. of juice three times a day for natural healing a stuffy nose.
Soothe the burning itch of mosquito bites and bee stings with an onion. Hold the slice of onion over the bite or sting until the discomfort and itch disappears, repeating as necessary. The onion will both soothe the bite or sting and help to speed healing.
Upper chest infection or respiratory
Just feel a cold coming on? Fry onions in oil, on medium heat, for 10-15 minutes, then add broth or water. Simmer for at least 30 minutes. Next drink the broth (one cup should be fine). Like chicken soup, this "onion juice" can help soothe chest colds. Onions have been known for their healing properties in Native American cultures, and from the American Midwest to the Middle East.
To get rid of warts.
Onions have been known to be an effective home remedy for removing warts. Slice a piece of onion and use a small piece to rub on the wart. For a more positive results, use a band-aid to tape the onion to the wart. Avoid using on unaffected areas.
To get rid of warts.
Onions have been known to be an effective home remedy for removing warts. Slice a piece of onion and use a small piece to rub on the wart. For a more positive results, use a band-aid to tape the onion to the wart. Avoid using on unaffected areas.
Dip an onion slice into salt and rub it on a stubborn wart. The onion juice will soften and eventually break down the wart. Repeat three times a day until the wart disappears.
Boost your libido using onion.
Onions - particularly white onions – are believed to be second only to garlic for enhancing sexual health and improving male libido. Take yours raw or in the form of onion juice. You can also make an extract by finely chopping up two large onions, and steeping in 2 cups of warm water for 10 minutes. Drink 1/2 a cup three times daily.
Treat Boils
Cut a thick piece of onion and place it on the boil. Put a cloth over the onion and replace the onion and cloth every few hours or until the boil comes to a head and drains. Again, wipe away the pus. The onion has antiseptic chemicals and acts as an irritant to draw blood and heat to the boil.
Eliminate Age Spots
Chop or grind an onion in a blender and use a strainer to extract the juice from the onion. Mix one part of apple cider vinegar and one part of onion juice together. Take a cotton pad and dab the vinegar and onion juice directly to your skin where the age spots are. Do this once per day for six weeks or until the age spots are gone.
Boost your libido using onion.
Onions - particularly white onions – are believed to be second only to garlic for enhancing sexual health and improving male libido. Take yours raw or in the form of onion juice. You can also make an extract by finely chopping up two large onions, and steeping in 2 cups of warm water for 10 minutes. Drink 1/2 a cup three times daily.
Treat Boils
Cut a thick piece of onion and place it on the boil. Put a cloth over the onion and replace the onion and cloth every few hours or until the boil comes to a head and drains. Again, wipe away the pus. The onion has antiseptic chemicals and acts as an irritant to draw blood and heat to the boil.
Eliminate Age Spots
Chop or grind an onion in a blender and use a strainer to extract the juice from the onion. Mix one part of apple cider vinegar and one part of onion juice together. Take a cotton pad and dab the vinegar and onion juice directly to your skin where the age spots are. Do this once per day for six weeks or until the age spots are gone.
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