This folk remedy is said to help treat heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. The remedy is easy to make: just soak onions in red wine. You can make it at home.
Both onion and red wine are good for hearts. They help reduce arterial lipids and soften blood vessels.
Onion is a very good source of vitamin C, B6, biotin, chromium, calcium and dietary fibre. It also contains good amounts of folic acid and vitamin B1 and K. Studies have confirmed that quercitin in onions thins the blood, lowers cholesterol, raises good-type HDL cholesterol, wards off blood clots, fight asthma, chronic bronchitis, hay fever, diabetes, atherosclerosis and infections. quercitin in onions is also an anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, antiviral. It is believed to have diverse anti-cancer powers. Quercitin is also a sedative.
Red wine, in moderation, is also good for heart health. The antioxidants in red wine help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of “good” cholesterol and protecting against artery damage. Studies have shown that red wine reduces the risk of heart and cardiovascular disease by lowering LDL cholesterol, thanks to the resveratrol and other anti-oxidants it contains. The compound resveratrol in red wine also has been shown to protect against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
In recent years, this folk remedy is becoming popular in China. The remedy is also said to improve vision in elderly people, and to have anti-aging and anti cancer properties.
How to make this remedy
Ingredients:
– Red Wine 750ml (1 bottle)
– Onion 1 in medium size
Preparations:
– Cut onions into small pieces
– Put onions into 1 or two glass jars (depending on the sizes of jars)
– Pour red wine into the jars to cover the onions
– Tighten the caps and leave for 7 days in a cool dark place
– Strain and store the liquid in a bottle
Dosage:
– Drink 20-50ml per day
Tips:
– You may also eat the soaked onions
– To shorten the process, you can extract the onion juice, mix it with red wine in a bottle and shake it for a few minutes
Warnings:
– You should not take this remedy if you have stomach or liver diseases
– Stop taking the remedy if you feel stomach aches after using it
– You should consult your doctor before using this remedy
