Using onion peels to create a healing tea is an old remedy that many people swear by for keeping the bladder and prostate healthy. While we usually throw away the brown, papery skin of the onion, it is actually the most concentrated source of quercetin in the entire vegetable. Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps reduce the swelling of the prostate gland and calms irritation in the bladder lining.
This “Grandpa’s recipe” is a simple way to flush out the urinary system and reduce the “urgency” that often comes with age. By drinking this tea, you are using a natural “cleanser” that helps kill bad bacteria and strengthens the walls of your urinary tract.
How Onion Peel Tea Heals You
- Reduces Prostate Swelling: The high amount of quercetin in the peels helps block the inflammation that causes the prostate to enlarge, making it easier to urinate.
- Bladder Relief: It acts as a gentle antiseptic for the bladder, helping to clear out minor infections and reduce the “burning” sensation.
- Natural Diuretic: This tea helps the body remove excess fluid and salt, which reduces pressure on the lower abdomen.
- Flushes Toxins: The sulfur compounds in onion skins help the kidneys filter blood more effectively, keeping your whole urinary system “like new.”
Recipe: The Grandpa’s Onion Peel Tea
This tea has a deep golden color and a mild, earthy taste. It does not taste like a raw onion at all!
Ingredients:
- Peels from 3 to 4 Large Onions (Only the dry, brown outer skins)
- 3 cups of Filtered Water
- 1/2 Lemon (To add Vitamin C and improve the flavor)
- 1 tablespoon of Raw Honey (To be added at the end)
Instructions:
- The Clean: Place your onion peels in a colander and rinse them very well with cold water to remove any dirt or dust.
- The Boil: Put the 3 cups of water in a pot and add the clean onion peels.
- The Simmer: Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. You will see the water turn a beautiful dark amber color.
- The Infusion: Turn off the heat and let the tea sit for another 10 minutes with the lid on. This ensures all the minerals stay in the liquid.
- The Strain: Pour the tea through a strainer into a glass or mug.
- The Finish: Add the lemon juice and wait for the tea to cool down slightly before stirring in the honey.
- The Timing: Drink one cup in the morning and one cup in the evening before bed.
- The Routine: Do this for 10 days in a row whenever you feel discomfort in your bladder or prostate area.
Why This Simple Tea is So Effective
- Concentrated Medicine: The outer skin of the onion contains up to 40 times more antioxidants than the flesh of the onion itself.
- Fights “Night Trips”: By reducing inflammation in the prostate, this tea can help you sleep through the night without having to wake up for the bathroom.
- Zero Cost: You are using something that is normally thrown away, making this one of the cheapest health treatments in the world.
A Friendly Tip for Success
Always use organic onions if possible, since you are boiling the outer skin. If you have non-organic onions, make sure to wash the peels extra carefully with a little bit of vinegar and water first. You’ll know the “Onion Peel Secret” is working when you notice your stream is stronger and that “heavy” feeling in your lower stomach starts to disappear!
