You’ve probably heard the old saying:
“Stick a few cloves into a peeled onion and leave it in your room overnight to help with a cold!”
It sounds strange, but for generations, families have used this simple home ritual for comfort during illness, to freshen the air, and to help with stuffy noses. While it’s often shared as a folk remedy, there are a few interesting things worth understanding about it.
Let’s take a closer look at what it actually does.
Benefits of Putting Cloves in an Onion
🌿 Traditional Method
Peel a whole onion (white or yellow)
Insert 6–12 whole cloves into it
Place it on a saucer or bowl near your bed
Leave it overnight or for up to 1–2 days
People commonly say it helps by:
Freshening the air
Easing stuffy noses
Promoting more comfortable sleep
Masking unpleasant odors
🔬 What We Know
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