Everyone knows about the benefits of onions, but does everyone know that onion peels are no less useful? Perhaps, many collect it only before Easter, in order to paint eggs. However, there are at least 7 more reasons why you shouldn't throw away onion skins.
Onion peels can be used to treat bronchitis
With bronchitis, compresses are made based on a decoction of onion peels. The broth is prepared as follows: a glass of onion peel is poured with boiling water, infused for 15 minutes, filtered and squeezed through cheesecloth. Compress on the chest is done three times a day for half an hour.
A decoction of the husk can be used to treat bronchitis not only externally, but also by taking it inside. It is prepared a little differently: the husks of fifteen onions are poured with a liter of cold water, brought to a boil and half evaporated over low heat. The mixture is completely cooled and filtered. The broth is taken five times a day, two tablespoons.
Onion peels against skin diseases
The crushed husk will help in the fight against dermatitis and warts, fungus and small wounds. The husk is mixed with cream or petroleum jelly in a 2: 3 ratio and applied to the affected skin twice a day. It is best to store the ointment in the refrigerator.
Onion peel will help get rid of edema and varicose veins
To get rid of pain in the legs or varicose veins, you need to rub the peel extract into the sore spots. It is prepared in this way: 2 tablespoons of husk and the same amount of chamomile are poured into two glasses of water. The whole thing is boiled for 15 minutes. The mixture is infused for 5 hours, and then evaporated by half.
Another way to relieve fatigue and pain in the legs: add 2 tablespoons of grape seed oil to a handful of finely ground husks; in its absence, you can use olive oil. Infuse the oil for 12 days, and then massage the legs with this oil twice or three times a week.
A decoction of the husk will help cope with allergies
A decoction of the husk will help remove toxins from the body and help with allergic reactions. The husk is poured with boiling water and heated in a water bath for 15 minutes, then cooled and filtered. It should be consumed 2 - 3 tablespoons several times a day.
Onion peel infusion heals hair
This is an old way to speed up hair growth and give it beauty and shine. for the infusion you need a non-metallic dish. The husk is filled with water at room temperature in a ratio of 1 to 2 and infused for 12 hours. Within a month, or more, you should rinse your hair with this infusion after each wash. At the same time, there is no need to be afraid that the hair will exude an unpleasant odor - the infusion simply does not have it.
Husk is a good food coloring
Dyeing Easter eggs is far from the only use of this not only harmless, but also useful dye. Some housewives tint the broth with the strained broth. The dish will also acquire a beautiful color if an unpeeled onion is thrown into it.
Onion peels are an excellent fertilizer
The onion peel infused day will not only serve as a good fertilizer for indoor plants, but will help get rid of their pests. The leaves should be sprayed with infusion, and after a day you can rinse them with water.
Gardeners spray the cucumbers that begin to turn yellow with an infusion of husks, and tomatoes and carrots love watering with this infusion.
