Features of treating ear diseases with onions

Onions are a unique vegetable that has been widely used for centuries. Due to the content of many substances, vitamins, micro- and macroelements useful for the human body, it has pronounced antiviral and other properties. In alternative medicine, the product occupies a special place and is included in various recipes. In this article we will talk in detail about the treatment of ear diseases with onions.

Beneficial properties of onions and onion juice

The vegetable has the following beneficial properties:

1. This is a natural antibiotic. Phytoncides have a strengthening effect on the upper respiratory tract, kill tuberculosis, dysentery and diphtheria bacilli, streptococci, and accelerate the process of treating sore throat.
2. High concentrations of vitamin C prevent scurvy.
3. Acts as an activator of digestive processes, removes excess fluid. Normalizes metabolism, improves hematopoietic processes. Quercetin reduces the risk of cancer.
4. The green feathers of the plant contain beta-carotene, which improves the condition of the organs of vision and skin.
5. Folic acid is beneficial for pregnant women.

In addition to these substances, the vegetable contains:

• vitamins of groups B and E;
• glucose;
• carotene;
• minerals;
• proteins;
• alkaloids;
• polyfructosan.

In addition, onions are a low-calorie product. 100 g contains only 41 kcal.

Do onions help with a runny nose?

Essential oils and phytoncides contribute to the death of fungi, viruses and bacteria that cause runny nose.

Onion juice helps:

• stop heavy liquid discharge - the effect occurs almost immediately after instillation;
• get rid of pathogens;
• treat persistent rhinitis caused by drug-resistant bacteria.

When using the juice, swelling of the mucous membrane, nasal congestion are reduced, and breathing is normalized.

The effect of onion treatment for otitis media

For catarrhal otitis media, onion juice relieves inflammation and swelling. Mineral salts of magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, essential oils, phytoncides, bitter substances actively inhibit bacteria and viruses that cause disease.

Attention! For purulent otitis (abscess), traditional methods are not recommended.

Does onion help with ear pain?

If your ear hurts and you can’t see a doctor right away, use onions or juice from this vegetable. Onion compresses and drops in the ears also affect the nasopharynx, eliminating sore throats and runny noses.

Features of ear treatment with onions

Homemade medicine has a gentle effect on the mucous membranes, does not cause irritation or hyperemia. It is used to treat adults and children. The effect of the procedure occurs within the first few hours.

There is an opinion, confirmed by a number of recipes, that a slice of onion should be placed in a sore ear. But this method does not provide a positive effect. The juice will not get inside to a sufficient depth, which means that efforts are pointless. It's better to use juice. To prepare it, place the onion in an oven preheated to 180°C for a quarter of an hour. Wait until it cools, cut it and squeeze out the juice.

Recipes and schemes for using onion juice and onions

There are many recipes for making medicinal products from onions to get rid of a runny nose, otitis, and ear pain, which are suitable for both adults and children.

Onion drops in the ears for a runny nose

Peel the onion, chop in a meat grinder and squeeze the juice out of the pulp through cheesecloth. To reduce the concentration, add drinking or distilled water at a ratio of 1:2 or 1:3. It can be replaced with sunflower or olive oil (1:2).

The drops are suitable for instillation into the nose and ears several times a day for 2-3 days.

For otitis media

Three times a day, instill onion juice into one or both ears according to the following scheme: heated sunflower oil - 2 drops, followed by juice - 3 drops. The sequence cannot be changed so as not to burn the mucous membrane deep in the ear canal.

Place 3-4 drops of juice into your ear. Preheat the pipette in boiling water. Apply a compress to the ear.

Soak cotton wool in the juice and place it in the ear. Remove after complete drying. Repeat the procedure several times. The course lasts from 5 to 7 days.

For ear pain

To eliminate pain, the recipes already described are suitable. Another effective option:

1. Remove the middle of the onion and place ½ tsp there. cumin.
2. Place the onion in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
3. After cooling, squeeze out the vegetable.
4. In its pure form, drip 5-6 drops and take a horizontal position for 5 minutes.
5. Leave cotton wool soaked in this solution in your ear overnight.

It is recommended to repeat the procedure until the pain subsides.

For what other diseases can onions and its juice be used?

I actively use the vegetable for the treatment of other diseases and eliminating their symptoms:

1. Hair loss. The complex of vitamins contained in onions eliminates dandruff and enhances hair growth.Onions are boiled in water, which is then drained and used as a substitute for traditional shampoo.
2. Cough. Cut the onion into pieces and sprinkle with 1 tbsp. l. Sahara. The product is ready in an hour. Take twice a day.
3. Insect bites. A slice of onion applied to the affected area relieves inflammation, itching, irritation, and has a calming effect.
4. Colic in children. The child is given 1 tsp. onion tea. To prepare it, the onion is cut into pieces and boiled in water. The decoction improves digestion processes and has an antispasmodic effect.
5. Cuts. To stop the bleeding and disinfect the wound, the top layer of the onion is applied to it.
6. Vomit. To normalize the digestive system and remove toxins, add onion juice to mint tea. Drink until the urge disappears.

Possible harm and contraindications

Some people are advised to limit their consumption of raw onions. Propanethiol-S-oxide present in it irritates the mucous membrane of the walls of the gastrointestinal tract and provokes exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Contraindications are:

• dysfunction of the liver and kidneys;
• gastritis;
• heart failure;
• stomach and intestinal ulcers;
• asthma;
• individual intolerance;
• allergy.

It is not advisable for women during lactation to eat raw onions in large quantities, as the taste of the milk may change. It is allowed to be consumed in small doses, boiled or baked.

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Conclusion

Due to its rich composition, onions are widely used in alternative medicine to treat various diseases.To treat runny nose and otitis media, it is used externally and internally. But there are a number of contraindications, including asthma, gastritis, and heart failure. Therefore, it is recommended to consult a doctor first.