Raw Onion
Although primarily used as antioxidants, red and yellow onions are also good sources of anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties. Onions are natural sources of quercetin, a plant pigment that can help treat inflammations. Putting raw onion on top of the boil can help contract the swelling of the skin and the affected area. Some sources say that onions can help absorb and eliminate the infection-causing bacteria, but that is not the case, and it’s also not medically proven. What onions can do most for the boil: seep through the inflammation and break it down to stop the swelling in general slowly.
To apply onions for boils, cut thick slices, put them in a cloth (that serves as a gauze), and wrap them up over the bump for an hour or so. Then, repeat once or twice daily until the swelling stops.
Important reminder: onions won’t cure the boil but help treat it. Simply put, onions are a supplementary remedy to help clear up the inflammation around the infected area so the spot can contract or rupture and eventually heal over time.
