🧅 Onion Boil Remedy – Natural Skin Treatment Recipe
This natural home remedy uses raw red onion to treat skin boils by drawing out pus, reducing inflammation, and speeding up healing. Onions are rich in sulfur compounds and flavonoids, making them perfect for fighting bacteria and soothing skin infections gently and effectively.
Equipment
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Gauze or clean cloth
- Medical tape or wrap
- Optional: blender or grater (for juice or paste method)
Ingredients
- 1 medium raw red onion or white/yellow if preferred
- Optional: 1 clove of garlic for paste variation
- Optional: ½ tsp turmeric powder and ½ tsp raw honey for advanced remedy
Instructions
- Method 1: Onion Slice Poultice
- Peel the onion and cut a thick, round slice.
- Gently crush it to release juices without breaking it apart.
- Place the slice directly over the boil.
- Wrap with gauze or clean cloth and secure with tape.
- Leave in place for 1–2 hours.
- Replace with a fresh slice 2–3 times per day until the boil drains and shrinks.
- Method 2: Onion Juice Application
- Grate or blend ½ onion.
- Extract juice using a cheesecloth or strainer.
- Soak a cotton ball and apply juice directly on the boil.
- Allow it to dry naturally or cover with gauze.
- Reapply every 3–4 hours.
- Optional Method: Onion Paste with Garlic, Turmeric & Honey
- Blend onion, garlic, turmeric, and honey into a paste.
- Apply a thin layer on the boil.
- Cover with gauze and leave for 30–45 minutes.
- Rinse gently with warm water.
Notes
Always apply to clean, unbroken skin.
Discontinue use if irritation or burning occurs.
Store onion slices or juice in the fridge, but always bring to room temperature before applying.
For best results, start treatment as soon as the boil appears.