How to Get Rid of Chest Congestion with Natural Remedies

Method 2: Use Onion

Onion is one of the oldest natural remedies used to get rid of chest congestion. Sulfur and quercetin present in onions are responsible for the stinging and the waterworks that get going when you get near a fresh-cut onion. They can also be of immense help to facilitate decongestion when you’re struggling to breathe.
Things you’ll need:

• Onion, peeled and quartered (relieves chest congestion) – 1
• Clean towel

Step 1. Cut and heat an onion

• Peel an onion and cut it into 4 parts.
• Heat the cut onion in the microwave for 2 minutes.

Step 2. Make a poultice

• Remove the hot onion pieces from the microwave and put them into a small towel.
• Bundle up the towel to make a poultice.

Step 3. Place the warm onion poultice on your chest or back

• Test the temperature of the poultice so that it’s bearable.
• Place the onion poultice on the bare skin of your chest or back. Keep it there for 30 minutes at a time.
• For best results, cover the poultice with a warm compress.

Do this daily until the chest congestion is gone.