SOME UNUSUAL USES OF ONIONS
Onions are just another vegetable in a grocery list, always bought in abundance and lying around in a basket in our kitchen. We all know that onions are used in almost all the dishes or curries we make.
But, do you know that onions are used in other unusual ways than cooking?
Check out this post for other unusual and unique ways of using onions.
ONION FOR HAIR GROWTH:
Growing hair is always a great task and require a lot more patience. To grow hair more faster and thicker, onion will definitely comes to a rescue. Do you believe? yes it is..
1. Take one onion and grate it well.
2. Strain it to take juice out of it.
3. Store it in a small spray bottle for a filler bottle.
4. Add few drops of essential oil if the odour is too strong.
5. Apply it to your scalp and leave it for an hour and wash with a mild shampoo.
How does this work:
The sulphur content in onions will prevent hair fall and promotes hair growth. The onion juice will improve blood circulation on on your scalp which stimulates new hair growth. Onion juice is also rich in antibacterial properties that help to prevent bacteria and fungi which causes hair fall and control dandruff.
Some combinations of onion juice for hair:
1. Coconut oil + Onion juice
Mix 2 tbsp of coconut oil ll with 2 tablespoon of onion juice. Apply this mixture on your hair and scalp leave for 30 minutes and wash.
2. Honey + Onion juice
Mix 2 tablespoon of honey with 4 tbsp of onion juice, apply this mixture on your hair and scalp leave for 30 to 40 minutes and wash with mild shampoo.
3. Castor oil + Onion juice
Mix 1 tablespoon of castor oil with 2 tablespoon of onion juice, apply this mixture on your hair and scalp leave it for 30 to 40 minutes and wash with mild shampoo.
Note:
Onions can cause allergies or redness for few people. So always have a patch test before trying this on hair.
ONION FOR STUFFY NOSE:
Keeping a sliced onion near your pillow while you sleep well relieve you from stuffy nose and helps you sleep faster.
As onion contains vitamin B9, the smell also reduce depression and relaxes your mind.
An added tip: keeping a garlic clove under your pillow makes you sleep faster.
THE ONION IN SOCK:
According to the folklore or say ancient myth, it is believed that putting an onion slice under feet and wearing sock while you sleep gives you many benefits.
The sole of your feet have direct access points to all the internal organs of your body. These access points, known as meridians will get stimulated by the onion.
The healing properties of onion gets absorbed by the meridians and gives various benefits like
* Removal of germs and bacteria
* Eliminating toxins and chemicals from the feet and makes them smell better.
* Alleviates symptoms of cold and flu.
However, reusing the same onion slice is not at all recommended.
Though there is no scientific proof, still there is no harm or side effects using this method.
ONION FOR RUST REMOVAL:
Rust is made up of hydrogen ion and onions contain sulphanilic acid, that reacts with these hydrogen ions to break up rust. Rub an onion slice over the rusted material to clear the rust away.
Aren't these peculiar and unique?
Try these and leave your experience on the comment below.
Stay natural!! Stay healthy!!
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