<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nMany ancient cultures from Egypt, India, and Greece, especially in spiritual and folk traditions had a belief that onions could be used for absorbing negative energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People believe that onions have the ability to cleanse the space of harmful energies and create a harmonious and positive environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, there is no scientific evidence that the onions can absorb the negative energy and cleanse the space. This is purely spiritual belief that is linked with spiritual practices and there\u2019s no scientific research to prove this phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, engaging with such practices may provide psychological comfort or placebo effects for some people. It is advised to try mindfulness practices or do yoga, to create a calm and relaxing environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Relief from stuffy nose<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIt was suggested in folk remedies that the pungent smell of onion near a stuffy nose can help open the nasal passages and ease breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People believed that the smell of onion can loosen nasal blockages and help them cure cold symptoms. A practice originated from both medieval healing and traditional chinese medicine where people used sliced onions in the bottom of their socks to get rid of the cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later, according to scientific researches, it was tested that the strong odor from onions can help ease the symptoms of cold as it contains sulfur compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, since its effects are short-lived, it doesn\u2019t really help with alleviating your cold symptoms or heal your body fast. You will need an alkaline solution with a pH of 11 to 13 to get rid of those cold viruses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Relief from cough<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn traditional medical practices, onions were used to ease coughs. They believed that onions have the ability to soothe coughs by releasing the compounds that thin the mucus and ease throat irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They used to place the sliced onions near a bed or on their chest to help ease the discomfort and suppress the cough fits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is proved that the compounds present in onions like allicin and sulfur which have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial propertie help provide relief from minor throat irritations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, there\u2019s no strong evidence that by placing the onion next to bed at night, one can ease the symptoms of cough. The only way to relieve cough is by consuming onions and not by simply placing them beside the sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n