Considered a true elixir for health, onions can be consumed for various ailments. Additionally, specialists say that onion peels also have beneficial effects on the body, such as antiseptic, antibiotic, and analgesic properties.
Therefore, when you clean onions, don’t rush to throw the peels in the trash. Spanish experts have demonstrated that onion skins, not just the bulb considered a miracle remedy, contain a powerful cocktail of compounds beneficial to human health.
Brown or red onion skins contain large amounts of fiber and antioxidants.
According to study results, brown or red skins contain significant amounts of fiber and antioxidants, while the first layers underneath, which are sometimes discarded, are rich in sulfur compounds and fructan polymers, according to a report.
Other studies document that onion peels are an effective remedy against staphylococcus, but they also have diuretic, expectorant, and antithrombotic properties.
Thus, onion peel tea is one of the most effective remedies against cough. Additionally, this preparation can help reduce cholesterol levels and support proper muscle function. It is recommended to consume it before bedtime, both for alleviating muscle spasms and for a restful sleep.
To prepare the tea, you need a few crushed onion peels, which you should boil in water for 15 minutes. Then strain the preparation, let it cool, and consume a quarter of a cup three times a day, half an hour before main meals.
