Healing Herbs: Onion"There is nothing like garlic and onion to build you up physically, and tear you down socially." Tisha Mecham We use a lot of these in our kitchen. Not only for cooking, but also for healing. Here is a quick list of some of the healing properties of this amazing and tasty vegetable. They are a natural decongestant and can be used to treat congestion, coughs, colds, and even asthma. They promote the growth of bifidobacteria (the good kind) in the colon, and suppress the growth of potentially harmful bacteria. They also have anti-fungal properties. Here are some more health conditions that can be helped:
They are good for the hair, skin, and nails, and are even believed to prevent cancer, especially in the stomach. Using it raw is best with regards to healing herbs, but even cooked, they retain some of their healing properties. For using it raw, here is a great onion recipe: This Black Bean Salad recipe can be used as a dip for chips, or to top a fresh Mexican style salad. This is just one of the many ingredients that you can find in your kitchen right now that has healing properties. If you would like to get information about a new healing herb delivered to your inbox every week or so, please sign up for our Family Health News today by filling out the form below. It's quick and easy, and we promise to respect your privacy. We will never spam you or sell your information. Leave the Onion page
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