Application and contra-indication of onion husks

A good housewife gets much less waste in garbage - they often are not superfluous, but surprisingly useful. For example, take onion husks - we throw it out almost every day, because onions go to roast, soup, to salads, meat, and its fees begin only by Easter. But this is not just a beautiful natural dye, it is also a good remedy against various diseases, problems with appearance, and ailments. In this article, we will talk about useful properties and contraindications to onion husks.

Chemical composition

The husk is rich in various inorganic and organic compounds that exhibit high biological activity. Among them, vitamins P, E, B, PP, carotenoids, ascorbic acid. In addition, they are phytoncides that prevent decoction of the decoction for a long time. They are also compounds of silicic acid. In the composition of the husks from mineral substances, calcium, potassium and iron salts were found.

Therapeutic action

Onion husks (treatment, contraindications to it are described in this article) are the cover scales of bulbs that have aged. It aroused the great interest of gerontologists (scientists dealing with the issues of aging). Natural antioxidants that are contained in it, affect the "strength" of the body, protecting the cell membranes from the destructive effects of various aggressive agents (atomic oxygen, radionuclides, etc.).

The husk can be used in the form of a remedy for colds, if there is a viral or infectious component, including. In this regard, it has an anti-inflammatory effect, acting as an antiseptic. This is absolutely safe for our body, although before using it is better to know what contraindications to onion husks are.

Its decoctions and infusions can have a multilateral impact on all internal organs:

• The tone of the heart muscle (cardiotonic properties) is markedly improved, in which the salts of potassium are not the last;
• Its antisclerotic effect is due to a complex of flavonoids and vitamins, while also reducing the fragility of capillaries and improving the permeability of the walls of the vessels, while minimizing the risk of blood clots;
• The production of hemoglobin increases and there is an increase in blood flow.

Infusion

This remedy is prepared by keeping the mixture of husk (2 tablespoons) and water (2 cups) for 15 minutes in a water bath, followed by infusion for eight hours. The concentration of onion husks for external use is doubled. It should be borne in mind that the infusion of onion husk contraindications also has, as will be discussed below.

Broth

Decoction of onion husks, the contraindications of which are indicated in the article below, is prepared in the proportion 1:10. The husks filled with cold water, after boiling, cook for about twenty minutes, strain and dilute after cooling to the original volume with boiled water.

Tincture

Tincture is prepared with the use of alcohol in a ratio of 1: 5. For seven days they are insisting.

Tea

A very useful pinch of onion peel is added to green or black tea. Hypertensive people can drink it every day to improve their health. But you need to understand that the tea from onion husks is contraindicated also - so, it can not be consumed by hypotonic patients, since it significantly reduces pressure.

Butter

It is prepared by maceration for outdoor use. In the role of extractor is best to use castor or olive oil. The onion peel is poured with hot oil for this, after which 21 days are insisted in a dark place. The drug is stored in the refrigerator for six months.

Ointment

This preparation is prepared by mixing the onion shell with an ointment base, and also in the form of an emulsion.

Prevention of colds

As a rule, catarrhal diseases are aggravated by a viral and infectious component (ARI, acute respiratory viral infection, tonsillitis, etc.). At the very first signs of malaise, onion husks, a treatment whose contraindications are described in this article, will help. It is necessary to carry out a preventive one-week course of treatment with her tincture on alcohol. At this time, it is taken on 40 drops twice a day, in addition, inhalation is carried out.

Catarrhal rhinitis

To get rid of the common cold, which appeared with a cold, you can use a decoction, prepared according to the above recipe. But not everyone knows how to drink onion husks, the contraindications of which will be indicated in the article below. It should be consumed half a cup three times a day. Also it is possible to conduct inhalations with a mixture of eucalyptus oil and tincture of onion husk. The procedure is carried out every day until complete recovery.

Febrifuge

To reduce the slightly increased temperature, the use of chemicals is not recommended. At the same time, the body temperature of 37 ° C is often accompanied by various pleasant symptoms: headache, runny nose, chills, general weakness, etc. In this case, onion husks will also come to the rescue. In 0.5 liters of boiling water, add 2 tablespoons of lime-colored and onion husks, 1 spoonful of coltsfoot. The resulting remedy is left for 20 minutes to insist, then filter and take every day one glass, after learning what contra-indications are the onion husks.

For immunity

The more immunity is stronger, the faster the body can cope with various colds. To do this, you can prepare the following broth: 1 spoon of onion peel and licorice root, 1 spoon of wild rose and pine needles. The fruit of the dog rose must be added to the preparation prepared in advance. This amount of collection will be enough to prepare two liters of decoction. The composition should be cooked for 15 minutes, then add the dogrose and cook for 2 minutes. Then pour the liquid into the thermos bottle, leaving to infuse for 10 hours. It is advisable to cook it in the evening to drink all the rest of the day.

Therapeutic soup

About this soup in various media told more than once, they say, they can be cured of oncology, from osteoporosis ... Give a guarantee that such a soup will help you, no one takes it, but still it's worth a try! Onion soup is prepared only from onions together with its husks. 0.5 liters of water will need 1 small bulb. Onions must be crushed and put out in a frying pan until the appearance of golden color. Then fry the roast with water and cook until the onion is completely boiled.

Contraindications onion husks

The majority of adherents of treatment with various methods of traditional medicine declares unanimously that the peel of onions is an absolutely harmless remedy that is suitable for everyone without exception. This is in part actually so, but still some contraindications for this remedy are available. Therefore, before the use of husks, it will be more correct to consult your doctor.

So, these few contraindications look like this:

1. The use of onion husks is contraindicated in problems with the gastrointestinal tract. In acute forms of diseases of the pancreas and stomach, this remedy can only harm.
2. In the presence of intolerance components that are included in the composition of onions.
3. Onion husks are not recommended for people who follow a very strict diet.
4. The next important contraindication is high blood clotting. In onion husks contain a lot of quercetin - a substance that contributes to its thickening.
5. Contraindicated such broths, infusions and teas to allergic patients. Treatment by this means to begin best after examination of the whole organism.
6. The product is perfectly combined with various medications, because the microelements that are included in the shell, the body absorbed very quickly and can not affect the effectiveness of the drug. But still experts advise not to combine onions with various potent medicines.

It should be noted that onion husks during pregnancy have no contraindications . But it is better to initially consult your doctor, because you may have an individual intolerance to its components.

It is important to remember that the use of alcohol is contraindicated in the treatment of husks. It will not only reduce the effectiveness of this drug, but it can additionally harm the entire body.