This humble yet powerful combo has stood the test of time as a traditional remedy for ailments and daily nuisances. From soothing coughs to deterring insects, it’s a simple, inexpensive way to support wellness and enhance your living space.
Health Benefits & How to Use Them
1. Relieves Cough and Congestion:
Why it works:
- Onion contains sulfur compounds that help break up mucus.
- Cloves offer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits.
How to use:
✅ Stick 10–15 whole cloves into a peeled onion.
✅ Place it on your bedside table while you sleep.
✅ It acts as a natural vaporizer to ease breathing and reduce nighttime coughing.
2. Boosts Immunity:
Why it works:
- Cloves are rich in antioxidants.
- Onion provides immune-supporting vitamin C and B6.
How to use:
✅ Boil 1 peeled, chopped onion and 6–8 cloves in 2 cups of water.
✅ Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain.
✅ Drink as a warm herbal tea once daily.
Optional: Add honey and lemon for flavor and extra benefits.
3. Repels Insects Naturally:
Why it works:
- The strong aroma disrupts insects’ senses.
How to use:
✅ Place a clove-studded onion on a window sill, near doors, or in problematic areas.
✅ Replace every 3–5 days or when the smell fades.
4.Eases Earaches:
Why it works:
- Onion juice reduces inflammation.
- Clove’s eugenol compound acts as a natural painkiller.
How to use:
✅ Gently warm a clove-studded onion (not hot!)
✅ Squeeze the juice. Let cool slightly.
✅ Place 1–2 drops in the affected ear (external use only, and not if you suspect a ruptured eardrum—consult a doctor first).
5. Improves Sleep:
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