This is how onion peels can be used beyond kitchen

There’s no denying that onion is an inseparable part of our day-to-day cooking, but in most households the peels of onion are often discarded after extracting the flesh. But you will be amazed to know that the outer peel of an onion is as nutritious as the onion and can work wonders for your day-to-day life. So, from using onion peels as a seasoning to using them for hair growth to making a simple herbal tea with these peels, here are some more reasons to reuse onion peels in day-to-day life. Read on to find out…

Onion peels are packed with the goodness of flavours and adding dried/roasted onion peel powder to your delicacies can accentuate the flavor of your soups, stews, pastas and homemade breads.

Yes, this might sound surprising, but making a simple tea with onion peels can actually induce sleep. Loaded with the goodness of L-tryptophan, a form of amino acid, which works like a natural sedative, this simple tea made with onion peels can actually help in inducing sleep and healing your nerves.

If you are tired of dull, dry hair or excessive hair fall, then this DIY hair toner made with onion peel can work wonders for your hair. Onions are packed with sulfur that helps in effective hair growth and stops hair fall. To make this quick hair toner, you just need some onion peels; boil them in water. Once the mixture turns brown in color, turn off the flame and save it in a bottle. Use it on your scalp and witness the change.

If you have been dealing with muscle pull or pain or body ache, then drinking onion peel tea can help in healing your pain. Just boil a few onion peels along with water, and drink this tea before bedtime; this will help in relieving the muscle pain.