Does this happen to you too? You wake up in the middle of the night, your throat is unpleasantly scratched and your nose is so blocked that there is no question of a restful sleep. We then reach for drops and syrups, but at the same time there is a helper in every kitchen that will relieve you naturally and effectively.
A miracle onion?
It is definitely not possible to say that onions eliminate bacteria and viruses in the air, are a trap or a disinfectant that rids you of all evil. Still, it works, so what’s the point?
When you cut an onion, you release volatile substances rich in sulfur compounds and allicin into the space. These essential oils act on our respiratory tract as a natural stimulant. Their sharpness irritates the mucous membranes to produce more mucus, which is exactly what we need when we have a cold or a dry cough.
Thanks to this, the mucous membranes begin to be naturally cleansed and moisturized, the nose relaxes a expectoration becomes easier. It’s basically a very simple and effective form of inhalation that works for you while you sleep. Onions thus help the body to clean itself.
When it comes to eliminating bacteria or viruses, the vapors from fresh onions have mild antibacterial effects. Do not expect it to disinfect the air in the whole house, but in the immediate vicinity of the face, where you inhale these substances, they can help suppress the multiplication of microorganisms directly on the mucous membranes.
It is not a waiting for a miracle, but a support of the healing process, which will be appreciated by children and adults. While we are all uncomfortable and inconvenient, children get stomach ache and sometimes end up vomiting. It is in these cases that onions help very well and allow children and parents to rest more calmly and breathe during the night.
You can also learn how to use onions in the following post from the Live Healthy YouTube channel.
How to cast a spell with onions when someone is sick?
There is no need for any complicated preparations, just a few strokes of the knife and a little courage to overcome that specific stain. But if you are sick, you won’t even notice the smell of onions.
Not all old lady’s advice with onions has a scientific basis, but you can definitely try them and see for yourself if they make sense to you:
- Sliced onion by the pillow: Just cut one larger onion into quarters, put it on a plate and place it on the bedside table as close as possible to the head. Inhaled essential oils will prevent the formation of mucus.
- Onion Socks: Another tried-and-true, albeit slightly bizarre, trick. According to folk medicine, onion slices placed on the feet and fixed with a sock draw heat and toxins from the body.
- Onion Syrup for Soothing Throat: If you are suffering from a cough, just sprinkle sugar or honey on a chopped onion. The juice they release is a proven natural remedy.
Don’t worry, the unpleasant smell will soon fade away
It’s true that the bedroom won’t smell like lavender after a night like this, but the feeling of taking a deep, pain-free breath in the morning is worth it. Onions are proof that nature has a solution, and our ancestors guessed correctly that onions have the gift of helping.
Because it does not smell and can irritate the eyes, put it in the children’s bedroom only after they fall asleep. You don’t have to invent complicated designs to hang above the bed. Just cut the onion and place it on the bedside table or shelf, from where the aggressive but desired aroma will develop.
