An onion poultice can be an effective remedy for congestion, and it’s simple to make!
Onions are one of those foods that are easy to grow and that most people have on hand. It’s important to know how to use easily accessible and inexpensive remedies, so let’s learn how to make a poultice for congestion from this humble food!
How To Make An Onion Poultice
Bake an onion in the oven at 300 degrees for about an hour or until you start to smell it cooking and it’s softened, or lightly saute onions in a pan with a little water for a few minutes until soft. You want the onion slimy, but not browned!
Place onions in the center of a cloth (cheesecloth or a thinner dish towel){Note: You can also rub olive oil on the chest and place really warm (not hot) onions directly on the chest and wrap gauze or cloth around the body to keep the onion warm and in place.}
Roll up the cloth over the onion burrito-style
Place the onion poultice on the chest and cover the patient with covers to help the onion stay warm and let it do its decongestant work!
Be sure that the poultice is not too hot, especially for babies
Check the poultice from time to time to be sure it isn’t irritating the skin
Leave on all day or overnight.
Repeat as needed until congestion is cleared.
Onions are useful for more than just cooking. From ear infections to congestion, be sure to keep some on hand!
Tip
To keep onions fresh longer, store them in a root cellar or dark corner of the garage. They store best between 40 and 50 degrees. They also require ventilation: keep in a mesh bag or pair of panty hose. Slip the onions inside and tie a knot between each bulb. Or, use twist ties between bulbs so you don’t have to cut the material to get the bulb out, thus allowing you to reuse the same bag/hose.
Linked to:Little Natural Cottage Deep Roots at Home
