Find Out What You Can Do With Onion Skin

We all are well aware of the fact that onions, despite their pungent odor, are very beneficial for our health. They are loaded with properties that protect you from illness. They are antibiotic, antimicrobial, and antiseptic in nature. Their nutritional content and the benefits they provide are something that we all know about, but did you know that the skin of the onion contains more antioxidants than the onion itself?
 Hmmmmm!
Now, you might be thinking that since the skin of the onion is not edible, how can it be beneficial for your body? The answer is very simple – there are many ways in which onion skin can do good to your health, body, and skin. Here are a few ways by which you can make the most out of those peels that you throw in your bins without giving a second thought.

1. The quickest and easiest way to incorporate the nutrients present in onion skin is to add a few of them in soups or sauce and let them stew in it until cooked properly. Later, you can take out the skin as most of the nutrients would have steeped in the liquid by the time the cooking is done.
2. Another way to use them is to make tea out of them using a tea ball. Let them steep in boiling water for some time.
3. Onion skins are also considered to be a great remedy for curing leg cramps. Here is what you can do – oil the skin of onion in water for 15-20 minutes. Now, drain the water using a clean cloth or a strainer and drink this infusion as tea right before going to bed. Repeat it for a week or so, and soon, you will notice that those horrid cramps are gone!
4. You can even use onion skins as a dye for wool or woolen clothes.
5. Onion skin can help you chop off onions and protect your fingers from getting cuts due to the knife. It will get the job done and keep your hands safe at the same time. All you have to do is instead of peeling off the thick skin, fold the thick parts of the skin and then, using it as a handle, start chopping the onion. This natural handle will keep the onion stable until you reach the ends. So, if your knife skills are rusty or poor, onion skin can turn out to be a lifesaver for you. Make sure you use the skin of organic onions; others contain pesticides that can be harmful to your health. Also, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not try these methods as it can cause irritation to your skin.So, that was an insight into the numerous benefits of onion peels.
   
   Let me know what  nature ingredient you have been using and what is done for you since you started using it.