The Benefits of Inserting Cloves into an Onion

  • Aromatherapy benefit: The scent may help open nasal passages slightly.
  • Humidity: Onions release moisture, which can soothe dry airways.
  • Odor masking: Can cover stale or unpleasant room smells.
  • Psychological comfort: The ritual itself may provide a sense of relief and well-being.

❌ What This Remedy Doesn’t Do

  • Cure colds, flu, or infections
  • Replace vaccines, handwashing, or medical treatment
  • “Draw out” illness from your body (this is a myth)

⚠️ Warning: Cut onions left out for too long can grow bacteria or mold. Discard after 24–48 hours.

✅ Safer Way to Try It

  • Use a fresh onion and whole cloves.
  • Place on a clean dish in your bedroom (keep away from food).
  • Discard after 24 hours.
  • Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not eat the onion—it’s for aroma only.

🌿 Alternative Method

Simmer onion, garlic, cloves, and ginger in water, then inhale the steam for 5–10 minutes. This can help ease congestion naturally.

✨ Final Thoughts

This onion-and-cloves practice isn’t magical—but it isn’t pointless either. It’s a gentle, aromatic ritual rooted in home care traditions, offering mild comfort during illness.

Use it if it brings you peace, but always alongside proper medical treatment.

💛 Combining traditional wisdom with modern science is the best approach to gentle, effective home remedies.