evidence: Many people put a raw onion in their sock or on their feet to help get rid of a cold or the flu. It is claimed that onions on your feet help to draw out infections and toxins from the body. Onions have many health benefits, but, is there scientific evidence to back up claims that raw onions inside a sock can cure a cold or the flu? Coming down with a cold or having the flu can make you feel awful. You might feel so bad that you are ready to try almost anything to alleviate your coughing, blocked sinuses, fever, and get rid of the infection. There are certainly many effective home remedies to treat infections including colds and flu. Should you be putting raw onions on the bottom of your feet or in your sock as a natural remedy for infections? [...] Many people believe that the health benefits of onions and the effects of reflexology combine to help to improve your health. Possibly, the beneficial nutrients of raw onion placed on the feet can help to draw out infections, kill toxins, and contribute to a better health.