Respiratory
Recommended
Supervised Use Advised
Onion Chest Poultice
Tags
- Chest
- Congestion
- Home Remedy
- Warmth
Suitable For
- Teens
- Adults
Description
A warm onion poultice placed over the chest, traditionally used to support easier breathing during congestion.
Benefits
- Provides gentle warmth to the chest area
- Traditionally used to support the body during chest congestion
- Can be made quickly with common kitchen ingredients
Preparation & Use
Lightly warm chopped onion in a pan until soft but not browned. Wrap the warm onion in a thin cloth or towel, test the temperature on your wrist, then place over the chest. Cover with another towel to hold in warmth for 10–20 minutes.
Cautions and who should avoid it
Supervised use advised.
No cautions have been recorded yet. That does not mean there are none.
Interactions
No interactions have been recorded for this remedy. That does not mean there are none.
Not yet medically reviewed
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