Onions aren’t just for cooking anymore; in fact, they are far more useful than you might realize. You can use onions in a variety of different ways in and out of the kitchen. Let’s look at some of the incredible uses for onions you are probably overlooking. We promise you’ll never look at onions the same way again!

Cold Remedy

It’s no secret that drinking a warm beverage like tea can help ease the symptoms of a cold. Have you ever heard of drinking hot onion water? Simply boil some water and toss in a few onions. Drinking onion tea might not be all that appealing, but once you feel the immediate results of this home remedy, you’ll be asking for more!

Ear Ache Remedy

Onions are also useful for relieving ear aches. By cutting up an onion and placing a piece into your achy ear, you can reduce your pain and other symptoms associated with most ear aches. This works because of the anti-inflammatory properties that naturally occur in onions.

 

Heals Irritated Eyes

While you might not think of onions as a way to relieve irritated eyes, they can be very useful to clear the tear ducts. Next time you have something stuck in your eye, don’t just rub your eye and irritate it more – cut up some onions and use the tears as a means to naturally flush the irritant out of your eye!

Heals Cuts

Again, sticking an onion over your open cut might not be your first thought, but this, in fact, does wonders for the long-term health of the area. The onion acts as a natural coagulant and disinfectant. The healing process is quicker and the inflammation is significantly reduced.

Helps Treat Scars

If you didn’t put an onion on your initial cut, you can still put it on an old cut to experience the healing benefits! By crushing up an onion and running in through a sieve, you can extract the onion juice and apply it to the scarred area on a daily basis. You should be able to notice a difference within a few days.

Treats Skin Infections

Skin infections can be treated with a simple recipe consisting of onions, milk, and bread. Start by boiling the milk and then mix in the bread and onions to make a paste. Clean the infected area and apply the onion paste in a thick layer on the surface. Let it sit for up to two hours to get the best results.

Relieves Sunburn

If you’re suffering from a particularly bad sunburn, grab some onions and egg whites for this easy and effective home remedy. Slice an onion and place it on the sunburned area, then add a layer egg whites. Not only does this protect the area from further damage, it also infuses the tender skin with nutrients that will make the healing process faster. You should see a noticable difference within a few hours.

Heals Bug Bites

Whether it’s a bee sting or a mosquito bite, an onion can help provide instant relief. Just wash out the area with cool water and place an onion slice on the spot. The vapors in the onion help to remove the bug’s poison from the skin. Plus, the onion will help the swelling go down.

Which one of these onion hacks is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!