This is a season of cough, sore throat, cold, flu or fever which gets more worrisome because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most of the above-mentioned symptoms do not necessarily mean one has COVID-19 and they are all curable with the help of easily available onion.
Onions used daily in most homes are low in calories and they also contain minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins.
Today, Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul talks about how one can get rid of cough and cold with the help of onion.
Boosts Immunity
Onions have specific phytochemicals which act as stimulants for vitamin C within your body. Vitamin C improves your immune system by countering toxins that can lead to several diseases and chronic illnesses. Onions are filled with immune-boosting nutrients such as selenium, sulphur compounds, zinc, and vitamin C. Also, they are one of the finest sources of quercetin, a potent flavonoid, and antioxidant that has antiviral components as well as histamine-regulating effects.
Sore Throat
As already stated above, onions contain sulphur compounds that help fight mucus and also promote its expulsion from your airways. Onion is known to be the most powerful natural antibiotic which can counter both viral and bacterial infections and also relieves the symptoms of sore throat.
Cures Cough
Onions can be used as a good home remedy to cure cough. For this, you need to slice one onion and keep it in a bowl. Mix some drinking water to it. You can have 3 to 4 teaspoons of this mixture thrice a day. But ensure you must have it fresh. Onion juice can help cure your cough faster.
Cold Or Flu
Onions are excellent for curing puffy noses too. A spoonful of onion juice has strong antioxidants which relieve you from severe colds. You can add onions to your salads and other foods for gaining maximum benefits.
High-Grade Fever
Onion has been used in Indian homes for treating chronic fever from time immemorial. It helps reduce body temperature and relieves body ache which is caused due to fever. You can simply chop an onion into small pieces and add them to a large bowl. Mix some drinking water and keep it for 6 to 7 hours. Drink this mixture 3 to 4 times a day. This drink will help in treating high fever and improving overall immunity.
P.S. This is only general information. It should not be used as a replacement for medicines. Always consult your doctor or nutritionist.
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