Why you should always put a bowl of onions next to your bed: The reason isn't as crazy as you think

Fruits and vegetables provide a variety of health benefits, we all know that. But how many hidden options are hiding in our refrigerators?

There are so many fruits and vegetables that have been used for a long time for medicinal purposes. Not all of them are delicious, but in general, it is nature's way of keeping us away from doctors.

One such gift from the earth is the onion, which we sometimes take for granted.

Of course, we use onions in various dishes, but did you know the benefits it has when it comes to your health?

Onions as medicine

Several studies have shown that onions are good for our hearts. The smell they emit contains the element hydrogen sulfide, which is known for its positive effect on blood vessels.

In addition, onions, especially purple onions, are full of antioxidants. They are essential for maintaining a healthy body and strengthening the immune system.

Already in the Middle Ages, onions were hung outside homes, hoping that they would absorb epidemic spores and keep the house healthy.

But today, naturally we know more – but that doesn’t mean that onions are not very effective when it comes to home remedies.

Onions against cough

Let’s face it, we live in a time when colds and various flu viruses are spreading at record speed. If you suffer from a cough, all you need is one onion to help you get rid of the problem.

That’s right, onions can fight a cough.

What to do:

1. Place half an onion in a bowl (some people chop the onion).

2. Pour boiling water over the onion (but don't completely submerge the onion), and place the bowl next to or under your bed.

3. Go to bed. The room may smell like onions the next morning, but it's worth it. It turns out your cough should be gone by the time you wake up in the morning.

Cheap, Harmless, and Natural

We don’t know about you, but we prefer medicines that are cheap and natural. For us, they are much better than cough syrup or pills from the pharmacy.

And if you are skeptical about whether it works, it can’t hurt to try, right? You have nothing to lose (maybe your room will smell a little like onions). It’s easy, cheap, and harmless to the body.

I tried this trick, and I can proudly say that it worked. My airways opened up, so I highly recommend it.

Maybe that’s why I’m healthier than most of my friends during the winter. Who knows? You should definitely try it.

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