Onion Jar Cure for Insomnia
There are a lot of different home remedies for treating insomnia. One of the most curious is the onion jar cure. This cure has been around for years, and for some people is often quite effective. The onion are one of the most popular vegetables, consumed worldwide. Not only does it taste good when added to food, onion has many health benefits. The Chinese used onions in food therapy because onions have the ability to relax muscles, and may consequently help to relieve an underlying cause of insomnia.
The Basic Onion Jar Cure
To try the basic onion jar cure for insomnia, simply slice up any kind of medium-sized onion, and put the slices in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Prior to bedtime, inhale the vapors in the jar for as long as comfortably possible. Re-cap the jar, and you should fall asleep within fifteen minutes. Keep this jar by your bed, so you can inhale the onion vapors as needed throughout the night if you wake up.
- To try the basic onion jar cure for insomnia, simply slice up any kind of medium-sized onion, and put the slices in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Modified Version of the Onion Cure for Insomnia
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For another version of the onion cure, dice a medium sized onion into very fine pieces. Boil one liter of water in a pan, remove from heat, and put the diced onion pieces into the boiling water. Let the mixture steep for about five minutes, until the water has cooled. Add five drops of honey to one teaspoon of the onion water, and drink this mixture. The onion water mixed with honey should help you fall asleep faster. You may store the onion water in the refrigerator for use the next few nights.
- For another version of the onion cure, dice a medium sized onion into very fine pieces.
- Boil one liter of water in a pan, remove from heat, and put the diced onion pieces into the boiling water.
More Onion Cures for Insomnia
Another option for treating insomnia is to try eating raw onion before going to bed. Some who have tried it report that raw onion will induce deep sleep. Any type of onion will suffice.
Include raw onions in salads and cooked onions in other foods. Onion soup is a good way to eat onions to help with sleep problems.
Often just eating some boiled onions can help ease insomnia.
Another folk remedy that may work for your insomnia is to place a sliced onion under your pillow.
Consult your physician if these home remedies using onions do not work in treating your insomnia. You may require a medical evaluation.
- Another option for treating insomnia is to try eating raw onion before going to bed.
- Some who have tried it report that raw onion will induce deep sleep.
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