Traditional treatment with onion skins. What are the benefits of onion peels?

Sometimes we don’t even think about how healthy herbs, vegetables and fruits are and only value their taste or external beauty. Let's consider the beneficial properties of plant products that surround us. The article focuses on the beneficial properties of onion peels and its effect on human health.

The value of onion peels and how to use them

People rarely think about the fact that the products we use every day can bring us invaluable benefits. Let's focus on the most common vegetable known to everyone - onions. Practically the preparation of any dish is incomplete without it. Its beneficial properties have long been studied and used in folk medicine and cosmetology. A less common, but very effective remedy is simple onion peel. Its properties were known to our great-great-grandfathers, who were treated exclusively with folk remedies. Onion peel contains a whole storehouse of useful elements:

• Vitamins A, B, C, P, PP, carotene;
• Silicic acid;
• Antioxidants;
• Flavonoids;
• Phytoncides;
• Quercetin;
• Macro and microelements.

The use of onion peels ensures the removal of toxins and excess salts from the body. It is a good laxative, choleretic, tonic, antispasmodic. An excellent antiseptic. It is used for the prevention and treatment of cancer, as it contains quercetin, allergic manifestations, bronchial asthma, inflammation of the genitourinary system, heart and vascular diseases.

An infusion of the husk treats stomatitis and is useful as a prophylactic against colds and flu. Its use allows you to get rid of a number of male diseases; women use the decoction for painful periods and to rinse their hair, because after washing with onion tincture, they become stronger, silkier, with a rich tint.

Thanks to centuries-old folk observations, today we have a number of recipes for preparing a medicinal infusion from onion peels. The medicines are so easy to prepare, but quite effective. The easiest and fastest way to prepare a decoction, ointment, oil, or infusion is from onion peels. It all depends on the medical purpose of this product.

First of all, it is necessary to prepare raw materials. We collect a sufficient amount of onion peels, wash them, dry them well and chop them. To prepare the decoction, you need to take the husk and water in a ratio of 1:2 and put this mixture in a water bath and leave for 15 minutes, then let it cool and filter. Be sure to consume it freshly prepared. This decoction is good in the form of lotions and compresses.

An infusion of alcohol for the treatment of colds and inflammatory processes is prepared according to the following recipe:

• 100 gr. husks;
• 200 ml alcohol.

Everything is placed in a glass container and placed in a cool, dark place for 7 days. You should not make a lot of medicine, because you need to take it fresh, otherwise it loses its properties. Drink as a course for a week, then rest for a week, 20 drops.

When there are skin problems (dermatitis, ulcers, fungus), it is better to use onion ointment. To prepare it, you need to grind the husk as finely as possible, to a powder, and mix it with baby cream or lard. The resulting product should be stored in a glass container in the refrigerator.

Oil made from onion skins helps relieve swelling and reduce the appearance of varicose veins. To do this, take 1 tbsp. spoon of raw material and mix it with 2 tablespoons of olive or grape oil, and leave in a glass container for ten days. Store in the refrigerator and use for daily use (massage, rubbing).

Peel in cosmetology

To strengthen and color your hair, you can use the peels of yellow onions and blue, Yalta onions - the benefits will be noticeable in both cases. Using yellow onion peel infusion as a rinse will turn your hair into a brownish-yellow hue. And the use of Yalta onion will give your hair a blue-black tint. Therefore, it is better to use yellow onion peels for coloring blond hair, and Yalta onions for black and dark brown hair.

Onion peel not only dyes hair, but also eliminates dandruff and seborrhea, and prevents hair loss. Curls acquire a healthy appearance, become smooth, elastic, shiny and stronger.

Infusions of onion peels are especially useful for hair that suffers from frequent perms and ammonia, which is contained in almost all hair dyes. Onion peel restores hair depleted by serious illnesses and pregnancy.

Making a decoction for rinsing hair is not at all difficult. Take 30-40 grams of onion peel (3-4 handfuls), pour 400 ml of hot water, simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit. After an hour, you will need to strain the infusion and moisten clean, dried hair with it and rub it into the scalp. There is no need to rinse off the infusion - dry and comb your hair.

Another recipe for a decoction to strengthen hair. Pour 25 grams of husk into 450 ml of boiling water, let it brew for 20-30 minutes, strain the solution and rinse your hair with it after shampooing.

Lotion made from onion peels, nettles and cloves. Take 100 grams of fresh nettle, 7 crushed clove caps, 40 grams of onion peels. Pour the components with 250 ml of alcohol and 100 ml of water. Close the jar tightly and put it in a dark place for 2 weeks. Then strain and use for treatment, strengthening and rapid hair growth. To do this, rub the lotion into the scalp two hours before washing.

Husk in medicine

The benefits of onion peel are enormous; a great variety of infusions and decoctions can be made from it for the treatment and prevention of a wide variety of diseases and ailments. The husk goes well with other medicinal plants; it can be used in compositions and mixtures with rose hips, hawthorn, and medicinal herbs.

Recipe 1.

Onion peels will help strengthen the heart and get rid of heart failure. The substances contained in onion peels tone the activity of the heart muscle, accelerate blood circulation, nourish and strengthen the walls of blood vessels - all this benefits the heart and helps it perform its function better.

Take 5 tablespoons of pine needles, 2 tbsp. spoons of onion peel, 2 tbsp. spoons of dry rose hips. Rose hips and onion peels can be crushed in a mortar. Pour the mixture into 0.5 liters of boiling water and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for 5-6 hours. Then strain and take one third of a glass 3-4 times a day after meals. The course of treatment lasts 2-3 weeks, after which you can take a short break.

Recipe 2.

Onion skins with vodka. Take a half-liter jar and fill it a third with onion peels. Fill the jar completely with vodka or alcohol. Close the jar tightly and put it in a dark place for 7 days. Then strain and pour into a bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Quercetin is destroyed during long-term storage and the benefits of the tincture disappear, so do not make a lot of tincture at once. It's better to cook it as needed.

For the treatment and prevention of colds and flu, vodka tincture is taken 20 drops 3 times a day before meals for 10 days. The tincture can be washed down with water, or diluted in a small amount of water.

Vodka tincture has its contraindications. It can cause harm to people with liver disease or kidney problems. Vodka tincture is contraindicated for children under 16 years of age with hypertension and alcoholism.

Alcohol tincture is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women; alcohol harms the baby.

Contraindications

Onion peels cause virtually no harm, but they still have contraindications. The main contraindication is increased blood clotting, since quercetin, which is present in its composition, thickens the blood.

During treatment with husks, you should limit your alcohol intake and do not take strong medications.

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Today everything is known about the unique healing properties of this product and it would be a sin not to use it for your own benefit.

Chemical composition of onion peels

Of course, all the benefits of onion peels are determined by the components of the composition. Its chemical composition is surprisingly rich in substances capable of exhibiting high biological activity - this is the basis of its healing properties for any living organism. It contains:

• Vitamins C, groups B, A, P, PP, E, carotene, quercetin.
• Phytoncides, antioxidants.
• Mineral salts of potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus.
• Other useful organic and inorganic substances.

The composition of quercetin, a natural biologically active compound, plays a particularly important role for human health. It has anti-inflammatory, antitumor, bactericidal, immunostimulating, choleretic, and sedative effects. Increases the strength and elasticity of blood vessels, prevents the development of strokes and heart attacks, helps in the treatment of wounds and boils.

What are the benefits of onion peels for the human body?

To understand how onion peels can be useful to a person, let’s consider the effect of its other chemical components on the body:

• Ascorbic acid helps maintain the immune system, prevent vitamin deficiency, bleeding gums, viral and colds.
• B vitamins prevent early aging, dermatitis, promote rapid recovery from illness, mental and nervous stress, improve liver function and hair growth.
• Nicotinic acid (vitamin PP) helps improve carbohydrate metabolism, oxidative and reduction processes in the body, normalize the functioning of the cerebral cortex, which is effective in the prevention and treatment of heart and vascular diseases.
• Vitamin E, counteracting the oxidation of fats and cholesterol, strengthens the immune system, helps delay aging, prevent heart disease, blood vessels, cancer, and diabetes.
• Carotene has a general strengthening effect on the body, helps prevent the development of diseases of the stomach, intestines, heart, and blood vessels.
• Phytoncides are biologically active substances that inhibit the development of various bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Help fight inflammation in many infectious diseases.
• Mineral salts help regulate water-salt balance and provide a diuretic and mild laxative effect.

Onion peels are used in the form of infusion, decoction, tincture, ointment, and oil. Prepare them according to the following recipes:

1. Infusion. 2 s. l. pour 400 ml of boiling water over the husks, soak for 15 minutes in a water bath, and strain after cooling. Use this infusion when treating internal organs. For external use, make an infusion of a higher concentration.
2. Decoction. Place the husks in water (ratio 1:10), boil for 15 - 20 minutes, after cooling, strain, dilute with boiled water. Use internally and externally.
3. Tincture. Pour the crushed raw materials with 70% alcohol or strong vodka (1:5) in a glass container. Close the lid, leave for a week, strain. Store in a cool, dark place. Use internally and for rinsing.
4. Ointment. Grind the husks to flour, mix with petroleum jelly (2:3). Store in a cool, dark place in a dark glass container. Use externally for skin and fungal diseases.
5. Oil. Pour any vegetable oil over the crushed husks, leave for 2 - 3 weeks, strain. Store in a dark glass container in the refrigerator. Helps with fungus, skin diseases, boils.

Treatment with onion peels, recipes

The beneficial healing properties of the components of the chemical composition make it possible to use onion peels in folk therapy for the prevention and treatment of many ailments.

• With vitamin deficiency. Mix 1 tbsp. infusion with half a glass. Drink ½ cup of the mixture three times a day for 3 weeks. After a 10-day break, repeat the dose.
• Against toothache. Apply cotton wool soaked in tincture or to the sore tooth.
• For colds, flu. When you feel the first signs of the disease, start taking 20 drops of tincture in the morning and evening. Continue this way for a week - it will help avoid illness.
• When coughing. Mix 1 s. l. onion raw materials, 0.5 s. l. marshmallow root and oregano. Pour the mixture into 0.5 liters of boiling water and leave covered for 2 hours. After straining, take half a tbsp. twice a day (before meals).
• Against runny nose. Twice a day, make inhalations from a mixture of 2 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of onion peel oil.
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• For prostatitis. Pour half a liter of water 2 s. l. husks and 1 c. l. hazel leaves, after boiling, simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. After cooling and straining, take a quarter glass 4 times a day for two weeks (after meals).
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• For cleaning blood vessels with atherosclerosis. 1 s each. l. onion peels, hawthorn flowers, 0.5 s each. l. periwinkle leaves, horse chestnut flowers, pour 1 liter of boiling water, cover, strain after 2 hours. Take a quarter glass three times a day before meals.
• For gastritis. Add 20 drops of tincture to a tablespoon of sunflower oil (unrefined). Take this medicine three times daily half an hour before meals. So 14 days, then a break of 10 days and repeat the treatment.
• For treatment.
• For varicose veins. Take 100 ml of infusion or 20 drops of tincture daily orally. Course 10 days.

• These are just some of the recipes; there are many of them.

  Use for general health of the body

  • To replenish the body with vitamins and other necessary substances, mix 2 s. l. onion peels, 1 tsp. l. fruits, red rowan, pour 400 ml of cold water. Boil for 10 minutes (gently). Then cover with a lid, wrap, leave for 5 - 6 hours. After straining, add boiled water to the initial volume. Drink half a glass three times a day for a month, repeat after a week.
  • Add a pinch of crushed husk to a glass of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes. After straining, you will get light onion tea (you can add a little honey to improve the taste). It is useful for headaches, eye fatigue, and hypertension.

  Onion peel contraindications

  Before using onion peels for medicinal purposes, be sure to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. They are as follows:

1. Increased blood clotting. Onion medicines tend to increase blood clotting, which increases the risk of blood clots.
2. Diseases of the stomach and intestines in the acute stage. The caustic nature of these medications can cause additional irritation of the mucous membrane and increased pain.
3. Use of drugs of chemical origin. It cannot be combined with certain medications, so you should definitely consult a doctor before starting to take folk remedies. It is also not recommended to consume alcoholic beverages during treatment. This can cause the condition to worsen due to overload of the liver.
4. Individual intolerance.

• When treating with onion peels, in addition to contraindications, it is necessary to observe the dosage of preparation and administration of medications. An overdose can result in pain in the stomach and intestines, diarrhea, and vomiting.

  What are the benefits of onion peels for plants?

  Due to its rich chemical composition, onion peels are also used in growing plants. Its use significantly increases the yield and quality of garden crops, improves the growth and appearance of indoor flowers. With the help of husks, roots are restored and strengthened, growth is stimulated, and many pests are destroyed. In addition, onion peels improve the soil structure.

  The use of onion peel fertilizer is recommended for growing many vegetables. Prepare the fertilizer according to this recipe: boil 8 liters of water, add 1 liter of husks, cover the container, leave for a day, strain. Then dilute with water (1:5) and use for watering. This will replenish nutritional deficiencies and increase resistance to diseases.

  To fertilize indoor flowers, use onion infusion. Peel several onions, pour a liter of boiling water over the peelings, and let it brew for several days on the windowsill. Fertilize approximately once a month. True, there are contraindications here too. This fertilizer is not suitable for cacti, ficus, succulents, and fat plants, but it will help the rest to be healthy and beautiful.

  Knowing that onion peels have beneficial properties for the human body and for plants, and having recipes for its use, there is no way to throw it in the trash!

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In almost every home, onions are the most important product in most dishes. Many people know that in the process of preparing some dishes it is beneficial to use husks, which provide vitamins and give an appetizing color to soups.

The beneficial properties of onion peel have made it especially popular and widely used in folk medicine. Many of the therapeutic effects of this product have been scientifically substantiated and confirmed to be effective.

Today we will talk about the composition, harm and benefits of onion peels, as well as the use of the product for various purposes.

Onion peels are a good source of vitamins: group B, C, E, PP, carotene, fiber, sulfur compounds, fructans, antioxidant quercetin and other flavonoids.

Sulfur compounds in onion skins improve blood flow and improve the cardiovascular system. And fructans act as prebiotics, that is, they selectively stimulate the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria inhabiting the large intestine. About the healing power of quercetin - a little later.

There is also a large number of microelements from the periodic table: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iodine and many others.

Therapeutic effects

This variety of useful substances explains the benefits of onion peels and a decoction of them in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Other therapeutic effects:

• laxative;
• tonic;
• choleretic;
• anesthetic;
• antispasmodic;
• expectorant;
• anticancer;
• antiseptic, etc.

A decoction of onion peels does an excellent job of removing sodium and chlorine salts from the body, which has a positive effect on the condition of people with diseases of the cardiovascular system.

For those who regularly suffer from pain in the lower extremities after a hard day at work, the compounds contained in the husk will also help. Since the main cause of such pain is salt deposits.

The key substance in the product is quercetin, classified as a vitamin of the rather extensive P group (includes about 150 bioflavonoids).

It has primarily anti-allergenic and antihistamine effects. It is recommended for use by heart patients, as it is a preventative against stroke, heart attack and blood clots. Relieves depression and nervous tension.

The medical sector is conducting a series of studies on quercetin in order to discover its therapeutic potential, in particular its anti-cancer effects on the body.

Much attention is paid to onion peels as an excellent means for stimulating the immune system. Surely you have repeatedly heard the phrase: “Eat onions and garlic - and you won’t be afraid of any flu.” There is some truth in the statement.

The healing properties of the onion “coat” do not end there. A good effect on the following groups of patients can be noted:

• allergy sufferers;
• asthmatics;
• diabetics;
• with kidney diseases (nephritis, etc.);
• with hemorrhoids (the product is used for baths and lotions);
• problems of the urinary system (including cystitis);
• with stomatitis and other oral infections;
• with fungal skin infections and calluses.

Benefits for women

Additionally, for women, the benefit of onion integumentary scales is the analgesic effect during menstruation, reducing the intensity of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and menopause.

The effectiveness of this herbal remedy has also been proven for amenorrhea (absence of menstruation in women of reproductive age).

A decoction of the husk has a remarkable effect on the scalp, nourishes and improves the physical characteristics of each hair.

Precautionary measures

If taken intensively for medical purposes, a decoction of onion peels can be harmful to health. The product, surprisingly, has few contraindications, despite its extremely powerful composition.

Use is unacceptable if there is a high level of blood clotting, since quercetin thickens the blood and can aggravate the patient’s condition.

You must understand that this herbal remedy does not provide guarantees and is not a panacea. Therefore, it should only be used as an addition to medications prescribed by your doctor.

Onion vs garlic

Not only onions are a supplier of useful substances, but also its closest relative – garlic. considered more effective in treating diseases that respond to high doses of quercetin. In particular, it does a better job of removing heavy metals, cholesterol and radiation from the body.

In the absence of contraindications, the husks of both food crops can be used for medicinal purposes - together or separately. In many cases, these tools are interchangeable.

But garlic peels have many more contraindications. It cannot be used:

• children under 12 years old;
• diabetics;
• with poor metabolism;
• at low blood pressure;
• for stomach ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases.

Traditional medicine recipes

Considering the historical age of onions, people have accumulated a huge number of recipes. Let's look at the most popular of them.

Tincture for atherosclerosis

For atherosclerosis, it is necessary to consume 20 drops of alcohol tincture, dissolved in 1 tbsp, 3 times a day. l. sunflower oil, half an hour before meals.

This tincture also treats fungal nail infections.

The preparation process is quite simple: chopped onion peels are infused with alcohol or vodka (1:7 ratio) for 1 week, after which they are poured into a dark glass container.

Oil for swelling and varicose veins

The benefits of creams and oils with onion skins are undeniable. They can be applied to the skin or added to bath water.

Mix the ground husks with olive or grape seed oil (2 tbsp.). Next, the resulting composition is infused for 10 days. Store in the refrigerator for 3 months.

Hair infusion

The product is an excellent strengthening preparation for hair, which causes improvement in its characteristics and active growth. The resulting infusion does not have an unpleasant onion odor, so it can be used as often as needed.

To prepare, onion peels are poured with warm boiled water in a ratio of 1:2 and sealed tightly. Infuse this mixture for 10 hours.

The hair infusion, as well as the classic decoction, is used to wash your hair for 2-3 weeks. In addition to accelerating hair growth, this product effectively fights seborrhea, preventing the appearance of dandruff.

Onion tea

Don't want to waste time on the decoction? Then make some tea. Simply place a small amount of washed husks in a special tea strainer and pour boiling water over it. This is perhaps the easiest method of use, preserving the maximum amount of beneficial substances of the original product.

For muscle spasms, it is recommended to drink a cup of onion tea before bed. This drink will also help heart problems. If taken regularly, strengthening of the heart muscle, cleansing of vascular walls from atherosclerotic plaques and other cardiac benefits are guaranteed.

Recently, a Japanese company launched a “Health Tea” containing fermented onion skins with a high concentration of quercetin. In addition to the husk, the tea contains 9 other healthy plant components, including green tea and turmeric.

Decoction for stomatitis and periodontal disease

1. 3 tsp. Boil pre-washed and dried husks in a small amount of water
2. Let stand for 7-8 hours.
3. Strain the broth and use as a rinse several times a day.

Application in cosmetology

1. A natural dye that is actively used to dye hair and obtain a beautiful golden shine. For this, 2 tbsp. l. The husks are boiled for 10 minutes in water. The resulting liquid is used to wash hair.
2. Works great against acne. In addition to eliminating foci of inflammation on the skin of the face, it creates a prolonged action effect. As a result, the general condition of the epidermis improves and the normal condition of the sebaceous glands is restored.
3. Fights boils and various types of dermatitis. What is important is that a decoction of the husk successfully copes with itching, relieving the patient of discomfort.

Onion peel is an excellent remedy against many diseases, both superficial and localized in internal organs. The availability and ease of preparing medicinal recipes also speak in favor of this remedy.

Onion peel has found its application in pharmacology and cosmetology

Every housewife cannot do without onions when preparing her culinary masterpieces. But for this, only the fleshy part is used, and the husk, as a rule, goes into the trash. But in vain. After all, it contains very useful substances, such as vitamins and minerals, which can bring many benefits to the human body. And if you have so far only used onion “clothes” to color eggs for Easter, then we invite you to learn about its other uses.

Let's look at how useful a decoction of onion peels is, and in what cases it can help a person.

Beneficial features

Onion peel contains valuable fibers that contribute to the treatment of cancer, heart disease and gastrointestinal tract diseases. Flavonoids and phytoncides ensure that pathogenic bacteria and fungi do not penetrate into the human body. Onion broth contains vitamins C, PP, E, B, as well as organic acids that can have a healing effect.

Experts say that this remedy has several effects:

• antihistamine;
• diuretic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• antioxidant;
• antispasmodic;
• radioprotective;
• decongestant;
• antitumor.

It is for these reasons that onion broth is of great benefit. And it can be used both internally and as an external remedy.

Application

This remedy can be used in the following cases:

• bronchial asthma;
• allergy;
• kidney disease;
• fungal diseases of the extremities;
• stomatitis;
• to strengthen the immune system;
• seborrhea;
• hair loss;
• oncological, endocrine and heart diseases;
• to strengthen blood vessels;
• sore throat and laryngitis;
• inflammation of the gums;
• diaper rash;
• skin diseases.

As you can see, a decoction of onion peels has found quite wide application. Therefore, do not rush to throw away the husks, but put them in a bag so that you can prepare this simple remedy if necessary. Just a few milliliters of it added to tea will save you from headaches and lower blood pressure.

Attention! Onion broth can be consumed even during pregnancy, but you should still consult your doctor first.

When coughing

Onion decoction is good for coughs. And preparing such a remedy is very simple:

• put two tablespoons of husks in a saucepan;
• add 2 glasses of water;
• bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.

Take 125 ml of the prepared decoction half an hour before meals.

There is another way to treat cough with a decoction of onion peels. They simply replace tea and drink it as often as possible. To prepare such a product, you need to “undress” 10 onions, put the husks in a saucepan, add a liter of water and cook until the liquid is reduced by exactly half.

The finished decoction should be cooled, filtered and taken for several days until the cough completely disappears.

Advice! To soften the taste, onion tea can be consumed with honey.

Healthy hair

Now we should talk about the benefits of onion broth for hair. When cooked, it is enriched with natural dyes that the husk contains, so it is often used to tint hair. But this is not the only purpose of the decoction. With its help you can get rid of dandruff, prevent hair loss and significantly improve their condition.

And if you want to restore strength and beauty to your curls, we recommend that you use a decoction of onion peels for this. It works great for both hair loss and baldness. After using this simple remedy, their structure will noticeably improve, the strands will become strong and strong. The decoction nourishes the scalp with nutrients and effectively strengthens the follicles. If the procedures are carried out regularly, you can forget about hair loss for a long time.

For baldness

The decoction can be used to prevent baldness. It should be rubbed into the hair roots after each shampoo. The product is kept for about 40 minutes and then washed off with warm water.

If your hair has already begun to fall out, you can prepare the following remedy:

• put one tablespoon of onion peel and birch leaves into the pan;
• pour in 300 ml of water and bring to a boil;
• cook for 10 minutes, cool, filter.

The product is rubbed into the hair roots 2-3 times a week.

To improve hair growth

To stimulate hair growth, you can prepare the following decoction from onion peels:

• add water to the onion skins and cook for 25 minutes;
• remove from heat, wrap the broth in a warm blanket and leave overnight;
• In the morning, filter the product and add the same amount of cognac and chopped red pepper;
• leave for 3 hours.

The resulting infusion is rubbed into the hair roots daily. The duration of the course is one month.

For coloring

You can prepare another decoction of onion peels, which is used to disguise gray hair. For this recipe you will need two handfuls of yellow onion skins. Pour it with 300 ml of water and cook for 20 minutes. The finished product is filtered and applied to the hair.

Advice! The longer you keep the resulting liquid on your hair, the more intense the color will be. As a result, light strands will acquire a pleasant golden hue, and light brown ones will become fresher, while gray hair will be less noticeable.

If you want to slightly change the tone of your hair and make it slightly golden, then we suggest you consider the following recipe:

• put 50 g of raw materials into a container and add a glass of water;
• bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes;
• Filter the finished product and cool.

To achieve a lasting shade, it is recommended to use the decoction every day.

Accordingly, if you want to get a darker shade, then you will need more husk. To achieve a brown-golden color, add 350 g of raw material per 1 liter of water, and to make the curls turn reddish-orange - 250 g.

Advice! Before dyeing, hair should be pre-washed and dried. Next, the decoction is applied to each strand, after which a plastic cap is put on the head, and covered with a towel on top.

If your period is late

Onion decoction is sometimes used for late menstruation. Its use leads to the fact that the muscles of the uterus begin to contract intensively, and this causes menstruation literally the next day. It does not matter how much time has passed since the supposed start of the cycle. But if the cause of the delay is pregnancy, then this remedy will be powerless.

The recipe for preparing a drug that can restore the menstrual cycle is as follows:

• Place 100 g of husks in a saucepan and add a liter of water;
• bring to a boil and cook for 40 minutes;
• Remove from heat, cool, filter.

For painful periods, prepare the following remedy:

• Peel 2 kg of onion;
• pour 3 liters of water into the husk;
• bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about half an hour;
• cool, filter.

The liquid should take on a bright red hue. To get rid of pain during menstruation, a decoction of onion peels should be drunk in the morning on an empty stomach for a week.

Important! Remember that a change in the cycle can be caused by a number of reasons: a change in climate or time zone, excessive excitement and adjustment of biorhythms. In this case, a delay of five days is considered quite normal.

Now you know how and in what cases you can take a decoction of onion peels. Traditional healers claim that this is a completely harmless remedy that does not cause any side effects. The only exception is individual intolerance to onions.

The benefits of onions have not been disputed by anyone for a long time. The vegetable is eaten, used for treatment and “beautified” (face and hair masks made from onion pulp or onion juice). But you can and should also use the beneficial properties of onion peels. Onion peel contains many useful substances. It contains:

• trace elements (calcium, iron, potassium, sulfur);
• vitamins (A, group B, E, PP, C);
• substances that neutralize bacteria, fungi, viruses (phytoncides);
• antioxidants (carotene, flavonoids, quercetin, which relieves swelling, pain, spasms, inflammation, kills worms).

The composition of onion peel, so rich and beneficial to any living organism, simply obliges us to use it in our lives and activities.

How to prepare onion skins

To use the peel with maximum health benefits, peelings must be prepared from onions collected in your own garden, or purchased from grandmothers at the market, so that they do not contain harmful insecticides or growth accelerators, nitrates and other “bad” components. Everyone knows that these chemicals accumulate in the upper layers of vegetables (peel, peel, husk).

After drying the dug up bulbs, wipe them with a dry cloth and remove the top, easily detachable scales from them, put them in a dry container and store them in a ventilated, dry room.

BEFORE USING ONION HUSK FOR MEDICAL OR COSMETIC PURPOSES, IT SHOULD BE WASHED WITH WATER

Onion peels in the fight against disease

It turns out that many millennia ago, humanity already knew and used the healing properties of all plants of the bulbous family (all types and garlic), using them to neutralize viruses, treat colds, and relieve inflammatory processes.

This is interesting

During the period of Genghis Khan's activity, juice and pulp of garlic and onions were applied to purulent wounds, this disinfected them, prevented inflammation and accelerated healing. The same method was practiced during the Second World War - onion paste relieved pain and accelerated the healing of wounds.

Yes, people have been using the onions and garlic themselves for a long time, but they started talking about onion peels quite recently - just a few decades ago, after they thoroughly analyzed its composition and came to the conclusion about the unconditional benefits of this “food waste” for human health .

Peeling the bulbs can be infused with alcohol or water and used as a medicine in the fight and prevention of:

• cardiovascular diseases;
• joint diseases;
• viral and colds;
• for renal colic;
• skin problems (dermatitis, nail fungi, eczema, furunculosis and others).

Onion peel acts as an expectorant and anti-inflammatory, excellently drives bile and flushes the kidneys and urinary tract, removes toxins and relieves spasms and pain.

IT ALSO TONES THE BODY AND IMPROVES IMMUNITY

Onion tea

A drink made from onion peels has a healing effect. By consuming this tea every morning, which retains all the healing substances, your appearance will literally “before your eyes” noticeably improve: the skin becomes clean and healthy, hair and nails become strong, your mood improves, and your performance increases.

Preparation:

A drink made from onion peels is easy to prepare: 1 tbsp. l. steam the raw materials in a glass of boiling water, wrap in a towel and leave for half an hour. After straining, consume with honey.

Rinse onion tea, infusion or decoction is an excellent remedy for colds, inflammation of the gums, and pain in the teeth.

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At Yale University, Mesopotamian clay tablets are kept - original cookbooks containing recipes for dishes in which onion plants are widely used: onions, leeks, shallots, garlic.

Treat diseases with onion tea

Bronchitis It is treated with compresses: husks, steamed with boiling water, infused for several minutes and squeezed out. Place as a compress on the bronchial area for half an hour (three times a day).

Coughing relieved with onion tea: drink two tbsp five to six times a day. l.

Warts, skin rashes and irritations, fungal problems will disappear from the husks rubbed into crumbs (two parts), mixed with neutral (baby) cream, or Vaseline, glycerin (3 parts). Apply the prepared mixture to problem areas twice a day and store the mixture in a cool place.

Varicose veins and leg pain can be treated by rubbing boiled onion peels and chamomile into problem areas. 2 tbsp. l. ingredients pour 2 tbsp. water, keep on fire in a boiling state for 10-20 minutes, leave for several hours, put in a water bath to evaporate to half the volume.

Fatigue and pain in the legs will disappear if you massage your feet with onion oil. Crushed husks (a handful) are mixed with 2 tbsp. l. oil, preferably olive oil, but you can use any available oil, and infuse for 10 days.

Allergic manifestations removes, removing toxins from the body, onion tea, consumed 2 tbsp. l. several times a day.

To improve hair growth, you need to rinse them with husk infusion (1:2) after washing.

Diabetes also treated with onion tea, taking half a glass of it twice after eating. The microelement sulfur contained in onion peels lowers blood sugar levels.

Chronic prostatitis and adenoma goes into remission if you drink half a glass of onion tea four times a day, after eating.

Joint pain effectively removes onion skins “soaked” in vinegar. The infusion is prepared as follows: a couple of handfuls of onion scales are poured into a glass of 9% vinegar, hermetically sealed and left to infuse, shaking the mixture periodically, for half a month. Next, filter and apply compresses at night. Using the husks remaining after straining, you can get rid of calluses by applying a compress of “vinegar husks” to them at night.

WARTS, BOOLS AND FROSTBITE ARE TREATED WITH ONIONS BAKED IN THE OVEN

Using onion peels at home and in the garden

1. When cooking broth, the onion peel added to it brings all its beneficial substances to the finished dish, and also improves its taste and tints it with an appetizing golden hue.
2. Placed on the bottom of the pan in which the fish will be stewed, a layer of onion peels will give the dish an exquisite taste and an appetizing subtle aroma.
3. A decoction of onion peels, as ideal and environmentally friendly natural dye, dye eggs for Easter, give a reddish tint, shine and natural beauty to the hair.
4. Fertilize with infusion of onion peels houseplants, and also protect them from pests and fungal diseases. You can water the plants at the root and by spraying the leaves.
5. In the garden They use onion peels in the form of decoctions and infusions to combat harmful insects and diseases of cultivated plants.
6. The husks, placed in the holes in which the seedlings will be planted, disinfect the soil and fertilize her.
7. A decoction of onion skins is good water garden plants (carrots, tomatoes), spray cucumbers from yellowing leaves.

THANKS TO NATURE FOR SUCH A GIFT AS ONION PEELS!