Works for Me: A Home Remedy for Congestion

by Dr. Julian Whitaker

Last Reviewed 09/18/2012

Here’s a decongestant with the following properties: cheap (about 10 cents a dose), doesn’t make you sleepy or dry mucous membranes, isn’t habit-forming, has nutritional value, and can be used for people of any age.

To make this magic liquid, mince up about a quarter-cup of onion. Pour boiling water over the onion and let it steep for a few minutes. Strain and sip. (The cool thing is that, if you are really congested, you can’t even taste the onion.) — Anonymous, via email

I love home remedies, and this one is definitely worth a try! — JW

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For more than 30 years, Dr. Julian Whitaker has helped people regain their health with a combination of therapeutic lifestyle changes, targeted nutritional support, and other cutting-edge natural therapies. He is widely known for treating diabetes, but also routinely treats heart disease and other degenerative diseases. More About Dr. Whitaker