How To Extract And Use Onion Juice
Onion is a vegetable that generally arouses mixed feelings. It belongs to the Liliaceae family and for its strong aroma it is used in kitchens all over the world. However, it is much more than that. Have you ever extracted and used onion juice?
While it may seem hard to believe, the nutrients contained in this vegetable are valuable and possess various medicinal properties that we often ignore. Let’s find out what it is and let’s start using onion juice !
Benefits of onion
- Contains large amounts of allicin, a substance known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its beneficial effects on circulation.
- It has anticarcinogenic properties.
- It is a valuable source of minerals (sulfur, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium) and vitamins (C, E, B6 and folic acid).
- Lower blood glucose levels.
After presenting its properties, in the following paragraphs we talk about the uses we can make of the onion beyond the culinary ones. One of the most popular is the one we will talk about extensively in this article – onion juice.
Perhaps the name may not be inviting, however the preparation is quite simple and the benefits it provides to the body more than numerous.
Onion juice
Ingredients
Get two or three medium or large onions, depending on the amount of juice you want to extract. Then, retrieve the following tools:
- 1 sharp knife,
- 1 extractor or centrifuge,
- 1 medium-sized glass jar,
- 1 colander sized to fit the jar.
Preparation
- Cut the ends of the onions and remove the outer layer.
- Wash them well
- Cut them into six parts.
- Put the pieces in the extractor or centrifuge and run for a few minutes.
- Strain the juice and pour it into the jar.
Now we can continue talking about the qualities of onion juice, how and when to consume it.
1. Onion juice to strengthen hair
Generally this remedy is used in the long run to strengthen the hair. From the juice you have extracted, take about 20 ml and apply them on the scalp. Then massage for at least 20 minutes, taking care to spread the liquid all over the area.
After performing the two previous steps, let the mask work for about an hour before rinsing your hair. The procedure must be repeated at least three times a week. The first results can therefore be appreciated from the second month of application.
2. Onion juice against burns
This remedy can be applied directly to the skin. Some grandmother’s remedies recommend applying a little onion to the burn area. Maybe to the new generations it may seem bizarre, right?
But, after all, the elderly are always right. The difference in this case is that we will use a slightly less rudimentary procedure.
First, let’s prepare an ointment. Add a tablespoon of onion juice to a cup, along with a tablespoon of honey. Then, mix until you get a homogeneous mixture.
It applies in the following way:
- Apply the onion juice and honey mask to the area where the spots, stretch marks or burns you want to get rid of are located.
- Leave on for 20 minutes and rinse with plenty of water.
- Remember that it is important to protect yourself from the sun at this stage to achieve the desired results.
- Repeat once a week until the problem goes away.
These are the two best known methods to take full advantage of the properties of onion juice. However, we propose two others, equally beneficial and to be experimented.
3. Onion juice against insect bites
In case of an insect bite, onion juice is very useful as it reduces the itching in the affected area, relieving the discomfort.
4. Onion juice against mycosis
Lastly, this juice is also great for fighting mycosis. In this case, it should only be applied for about 15 minutes a day, until the problem has completely disappeared.
As you have seen, onion juice can help you fight a variety of ailments. The positive side? Surely the fact that it is extremely cheap and you probably already have the ingredients at home!
