Onions are one of the most common products, we use it daily, as it is part of most of the usual dishes of our diet. This is due, primarily, to the fact that it is very useful for our body. But the range of its use is much wider than we used to think, and goes beyond cooking. By the way, not only the vegetable itself can benefit, but also its husks, about the properties of which we will talk today.
Chemical composition
Onion peel is a real storehouse of nutrients, it contains vitamins: A, B, C, E, P, PP. It also contains carotene, fructans, fiber, sulfur compounds, quercetin and phytoncids.
In addition, it contains the following minerals:
- potassium;
- iron;
- calcium;
- silicon;
- phosphorus;
- iodine;
- magnesium.
Did you know? Onions are among the most popular and common vegetables in the world, it is used in cooking and medicine in almost all corners of our planet.
Traditional medicine: what is useful for the body husks
Due to the fact that this product has such a rich composition, it is successfully used to treat various diseases in traditional medicine. On the basis of onion peel they prepare decoctions, tinctures, tinctures and teas that promote healing from various ailments.
Familiarize yourself with the beneficial properties of leek, chives, shallots, batun, as well as onions, goose, indian, red and green onions.
Disease treatment
The following diseases are treated with onion peelings:
- Diabetes.
- Asthma
- Allergy.
- Kidney disease.
- Prostatitis and adenoma.
- Cystitis.
- Infections of the oral cavity and stomatitis.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Skin fungal lesions.
- Cataract.
- Phlebeurysm.
Beneficial features
In addition, this product is used to treat diseases, it can have a restorative effect on the body, and also be used to prevent various ailments.
Onion Husk has the following properties:
- strengthens the immune system;
To enhance immunity in folk medicine, they also use clover, echinacea, Crimean ironworks, bee pollen, rosehip, viburnum, Tibetan lofant, pumpkin, blackberry, yucca, safflower, freezer, bay leaf, aloe and calendula.
- used as a mild laxative;
- positive effect on the heart, is used for the prevention of strokes and heart attacks;
- promotes cleansing of blood vessels and prevents the formation of blood clots;
- used as a choleretic agent;
- cough sputum;
- is a powerful antioxidant and is used for the prevention of cancer;
- relieves pain during menstruation in women;
- used as an antiseptic;
- relieves pain and cramps of various etymologies;
- increases hemoglobin level;
- promotes rapid healing of various skin lesions, such as abrasions, burns, corns, etc .;
- tones up;
- used for the prevention of colds and SARS;
- slows down the aging process of cells.
Onion Husk Application
Do not throw out the onion peel also because it can be used to prepare various dishes, improve the condition of the skin and hair, as well as to combat pests in the garden.
In cosmetology
It would seem that there may be a common thing between the bow and beauty, and, it turns out, quite a lot. For example, in order to get rid of acne and normalize the work of the sebaceous glands, apply onion peel.
A decoction of this product promotes the healing of boils and helps with dermatitis. With its help, you can strengthen hair, accelerate their growth and even slightly change their color.
Dogs, pumpkin, lagenariya, sedge, jujube, nettle, evading peony and mustard are also used to strengthen hair.
Important! Regular rinsing hair decoction of onion peel will help get rid of dandruff.
In cooking
Onion peel can and should be used in cooking, and there are several arguments to this effect: it will give the dishes a piquancy, aroma and a beautiful golden hue.
For example, if you add unpeeled onions to a saucepan with meat while cooking broth, it will acquire a beautiful color and excellent taste, and even be filled with vitamins and minerals.
Try to cook fish or meat in the oven using onion peel, namely: putting the meat on the "pillow" of it. The result will certainly please you, as the dish will acquire a wonderful smell, savory flavor and indescribable color. 
In gardening
Experienced gardeners have long paid attention to the benefits of onion peeling. Using them, it is possible to provide plants with an excellent organic top dressing, and also to prevent the development of diseases and the appearance of pests.
Spraying vegetable crops, fruit trees and bushes with an infusion of onion peel helps to destroy aphids, spider mites, thrips, Colorado potato beetle and many other parasites.
Harm and side effects
If you follow the recommendations and comply with the dosage of preparations made on the basis of onion peel, harm the body is impossible. But you should pay attention to the fact that a variety of tools with this component do not replace medicines, but can only become an additional component of a comprehensive therapeutic treatment.
Important! Before using onion peel during the acute course of chronic diseases or during the treatment of oncology, you should consult with your doctor.
Incorrect use of onion peel products or overdosing can cause the following side effects:
- Diarrhea.
- Vomiting.
- Abdominal pain.
- General malaise.
Contraindications
Despite the fact that such products are not harmful to a healthy body, there are a number of diseases in which the use of onion peel and products based on it are strictly contraindicated, namely:
- individual intolerance of the product;
- thrombophlebitis;
- the period of exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- alcohol consumption;
- may enhance or inhibit the action of some synthetic drugs.
Harvesting and storage
In order to use the husk for medicinal purposes, exclusively high-quality raw materials are harvested. It is advisable to give preference to homemade onions. This is because, when grown on an industrial scale, vegetables are treated with chemicals, which are subsequently absorbed into the husk.
The bulbs, from which raw materials are removed for harvesting, should be without signs of rot and any flaws. Their color should be uniform, without any specks.
Did you know? Many do not really like onions, due to the fact that during its cleaning and cutting you have to cry. But just imagine, these are the most useful tears that can be, because the substances contained in onions help to cleanse the eye canals, which, by the way, tend to become dirty.
It is not recommended to wash vegetables before harvesting; it is enough to wipe them with a dry cloth from dust. After that, the husks are separated and placed in a container or a cloth bag. It is very important to store raw materials in a dry place at room temperature. 
How to cook and eat husk
Now we turn to the most important thing, namely, how to make miraculous products based on onion peel, as well as in what situations and in what quantity they should be taken.
Decoction
To make a decoction, you will need:
- 30 g onion peel;
- 400 ml of water.
Raw materials should be thoroughly washed, put in a saucepan, pour purified water and put on the stove. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for another 20 minutes. After this, the broth is allowed to infuse and cool. After 2-3 hours, the mixture is filtered through cheesecloth.
The broth must be drunk daily at 200 ml at any time convenient for you. This tool helps to saturate the body with vitamins and improve immunity, and also has a tonic effect on the body. 
To achieve the best results such a decoction must be drunk within 30 days. So diluted broth can also be rinsed hair and wipe your face. Dilute it with water in a ratio of 1: 2.
Tincture
In order to prepare a healing tincture, you will need the following ingredients:
- 30 g onion peel;
- 200 ml of alcohol or vodka.
Preparing the tincture is very easy, for this you need to wash the onion peel and dry it. Then the raw material is poured with vodka or alcohol and sent to infuse in a dark place for 7 days. After this time, the tincture should be drained and preferably poured into a dark glass container, as it will be better stored in it.
It is necessary to drink the tincture three times a day before meals; for this, 20 drops of the obtained preparation are diluted in 25 ml of sunflower oil. 
Tincture will help prevent or cure atherosclerosis. It is also effective against fungal nail infections. In this case, the medicine is applied to the affected areas of the plate, 2 times a day, mostly in the morning and evening.
Did you know? Most onions are grown and eaten annually in countries such as India and China.
Tea
One of the easiest ways to satiate your body with nutrients using this product is to brew tea. For its preparation, we need:
- 1 tbsp. l onion peel;
- 200 ml of boiling water.
The drink should be consumed warm, 150-200 ml before bedtime.
Tea from onion peel has a tonic effect and helps the body to resist viruses and infections. It normalizes the cardiovascular system and is an excellent tool for the prevention of atherosclerosis.
For the prevention of atherosclerosis, they also use: sweet clover honey, black chokeberry, verbena, garlic, okra, raspberries and broccoli.
Ointment
To prepare the ointment will need:
- 20 g onion peel;
- 60 g cream / vaseline / fat.
Raw materials are crushed by hand or with the help of a coffee grinder and combined with the base, which can be neutral cream, petroleum jelly or fat. The resulting mixture should be placed in a container made of dark glass.
Ointment should be applied to the affected areas of the body 2 times a day. With this tool you can get rid of fungal diseases of the skin and nails, dandruff, dermatitis, abrasions and burns, as well as boils and abscesses. 
Butter
Ingredients Required:
- 20 g onion peel;
- 60 ml of olive oil.
Raw materials must be crushed and pour oil. The resulting mixture is left to stand in a dark place for 2-3 weeks. After that filter, poured into a glass container and stored in the refrigerator.
It is applied externally, applied to the affected skin. This oil is used to heal wounds and burns, as well as to fight acne and pimples. Now you know that not only the roots of onions, but also its husks are very useful.
Proper use of tools based on it will help to get rid of and prevent many diseases, as well as to saturate the body with useful substances. It is widely used in traditional medicine and is considered not only popular, but also a very effective means. 
