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Unlock Onion Power against Winter Coughs and Colds!

Winter Coughs and Colds? Onions!

Don’t underestimate the humble onion!

🧅 Onions help decongest the airways and reduce persistent coughing.

🧅 The sulphur compounds in onions stimulate secretions, helping to remove congestion and unblock stuffy noses.

🧅 High in quercetin, onions boost immunity and reduce inflammation, combating flu, colds, and allergies naturally.

😉 Tip: Chop and onion and put the pieces in a sock, leave it on the bedside table to help clear your airways while you sleep. (Good for babies too!)

😉😉 Tip: Incorporating onions into your diet might give your immune system the extra kick it needs. Plus, they’re delicious in soups and stews – perfect for those chilly winter days!

😉😉😉 Tip: If you can bear it, eating raw onion is better for these health benefits!

🧅 Soothing Syrup: Try onion and honey syrup to relieve coughs and fight off viruses:

Onion and Honey Syrup

Ingredients
  • 2-3 medium onions (yellow or white recommended).
  • 2-3 cups raw, unfiltered honey.
  • Optional: 2-3 garlic cloves.
  • Optional: Fresh ginger or turmeric slices.
Method
  1. Peel and slice onions into thin half-moon shapes.
  2. Add to Jar: Place onion pieces in a clean jar.
  3. Cover with Honey: Pour honey to completely coat the onions.
  4. Infuse: Let sit for 8-12 hours at room temperature.
  5. Strain: Remove the syrup, discarding onion pieces.
  6. Take 4 dessert spoons (adults) or 3 teaspoons (children) during the day until the symptoms go away.

Consult your doctor if you are still experiencing symptoms after 10 days.