Onions: A Gentle Expectorant with a Sweet SideOnions may not seem like a “health food” at first glance, but they contain compounds that have been used in folk medicine to ease coughs and colds for centuries.Why onions support cough relief:They contain quercetin, a natural antioxidant that may help reduce inflammation in the respiratory system.Onions have mucolytic properties, which means they may help thin and expel mucus.Their natural sulfur compounds are thought to support immune and lung function.Easy home remedies using onions:Onion Cough SyrupSlice one onion and layer with raw honey in a jar.Let it sit for 8–12Continue reading…
