Mixing chopped garlic, onions, and olive oil in a jar is a “treasure” of traditional Mediterranean medicine that acts as a powerful topical and internal anti-inflammatory. This combination is a “secret” because it uses the sulfur-rich compounds in the vegetables to “thin” the blood and improve the elasticity of the vein walls. When these ingredients sit in olive oil, they release allicin and quercetin into the oil, creating a “medicine” that can be both eaten and massaged into the skin.
This remedy is a “smart” and economical way to help someone who can “hardly walk” due to heavy, painful varicose veins or “stiff” knees. It works by “unclogging” the stagnant blood flow in the legs and reducing the “fire” of inflammation in the knee joint. Once you see your mom walking with “ease” and a smile, you will be “amazed” at the power of this simple kitchen jar.
Why the Onion, Garlic, and Oil Jar is a Walking Miracle
- Dissolves Vein Congestion: The sulfur in the garlic helps “dissolve” the proteins that make varicose veins hard and painful.
- Lubricates the Joints: Olive oil is rich in oleocanthal, a natural compound that mimics the effect of anti-inflammatory medicine for the knees.
- Boosts Circulation: Massaging this oil onto the legs “shocks” the blood into moving upward, reducing the “heavy” feeling in the calves.
- Strengthens Capillaries: Quercetin from the onion helps “seal” leaky blood vessels, which reduces swelling around the ankles.
- Natural Painkiller: The combination “numbs” the nerve endings in the knee, allowing for more “fluid” movement.
Recipe for the Mom’s Joint and Vein Miracle Jar
This jar becomes more “powerful” the longer it sits, as the oil “pulls” the medicine out of the vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1 Medium Red Onion (Finely chopped)
- 5 Cloves of Garlic (Crushed and minced)
- 1 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Optional: 1 teaspoon of Rosemary (For extra circulation)
Instructions:
- The Prep: Chop the onion and garlic. Let them sit on the counter for 10 minutes to activate their healing enzymes before putting them in the jar.
- The Jar: Place the vegetables into a clean glass jar.
- The Pour: Cover them completely with the olive oil. Ensure there is at least an inch of oil over the vegetables.
- The Infuse: Close the jar and keep it in a dark, cool place for 48 hours.
- The Dose (Internal): Take one tablespoon of the oil (avoiding the chunks) every morning with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- The Massage (External): Strain a little oil and massage it onto the varicose veins or knees using upward strokes toward the heart. Do this every night before bed.
- The Result: You will notice the “throbbing” in the veins stops and the knees feel “oiled” and ready to move.
Recipe for the “Emergency” Warm Joint Wrap
If the pain is “unbearable,” use a warm version of the oil for a “shocking” relief.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of the Oil from the jar
- A clean cotton cloth
Instructions:
- The Warmth: Warm the oil slightly (never make it hot!).
- The Wrap: Soak the cloth in the oil and wrap it around the painful knee or the heavy part of the leg.
- The Rest: Cover with a towel and rest for 20 minutes. The heat helps the garlic and onion oils reach the “deep” tissue faster.
Three Tips for Success with the Miracle Jar
- Upward Massage Only: When rubbing the oil on varicose veins, always move your hands from the ankle toward the knee. This helps the blood flow back to the heart.
- Red Onions are Best: They contain the highest levels of “vein-protecting” antioxidants compared to white or yellow onions.
- Keep it Dark: Store your jar in a cupboard, not on the sunny windowsill. Light can destroy the delicate “oleocanthal” in the olive oil.
A Friendly Tip for Success
You’ll know the “Jar Secret” is working when your mom can stand up without that “groan” of pain and her legs look less “puffy” in the evening! It is the “smartest” way to restore mobility using the “treasures” of the earth.
