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Onion syrup has been known for years as a cough remedy served to all children by grandmothers. It may not taste the best, but it is beneficial in the treatment of, among other things, cough.
Onion. What’s in it?
Onion is a little-appreciated vegetable that is a rich source of:
- phosphorus and calcium – building blocks of bones,
- magnesium,
- iron – helps fight anemia
- sulfur,
- zinc – builds antiviral immunity
- silicon,
- selenium – prevents atherosclerosis
- folic acid – helpful during pregnancy planning and during pregnancy
- dietary fiber – indicated in the diet and maintaining an appropriate body weight
The above minerals strengthen the body’s resistance to various infections and diseases. In turn, onion stewed in water improves digestion, prevents constipation, lowers blood pressure, sugar and cholesterol levels. In addition, it has anticoagulant properties due to blood thinning. It is used for colds due to the content of vitamins A, B and C and diaphoretic properties. It lowers fever and eliminates the amount of mucus when coughing. Onion syrup does not taste the best, but it is worth reaching for it, especially when you have a cold. It is often used especially in children as a natural medicine.
Syrup
From onions, the most popular medicine is syrup. It is easy to prepare and uncomplicated. Its preparation requires very little time, effort and ingredients.
Below are some suggestions for self-preparation of onion syrup.Raw onion syrupFinely chop two large onions, place in a jar and cover with two heaping tablespoons of sugar. Then close the jar and set aside for a few hours. When you notice that the onion has released its juice, pour it through the cheesecloth. The syrup prepared in this way can be drunk 2-3 times a day, one teaspoon.
Warming onion syrupFinely chop two large onions. Squeeze the lemon juice and mix it with 10 tablespoons of honey. Then pour the juice and honey over the chopped onion. Leave in a warm place for 24 hours. After 1 hours, filter the mixture through a sieve. Add the syrup obtained in this way to half a glass of warm water (XNUMX tablespoon of syrup). You should drink it when you feel the onset of a cold.
Cooked Onion SyrupWe cut 6 onions, add 170 g of honey to them and cook. Drain after cooking. You should drink one tablespoon 2-3 times a day. It is best to drink warm syrup.
Onion and honey syrupWe cut 2-3 onions into rings and put them on the bottom of the jar. Squeeze two cloves of garlic onto the onion, then 2 tablespoons of sugar or 2 teaspoons of sugar and a tablespoon of honey. Put onion slices on it again, squeeze garlic and sprinkle with sugar. The number of layers is optional. Close the full jar and put it in a warm place. Ready drink 2 tablespoons every day.
Helpful tipsIf we create our own versions of onion syrup, remember that when adding honey or lemon, we should not pour warm or hot water. Honey must also not be heated, because then it loses its valuable properties. It is best to add it after the syrup has cooled down – lemon too.