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• Method 1 of 3: Making Oregano Oil
• Method 2 of 3: Making a cough syrup
• Method 3 of 3: Medicinal Uses of Oregano

Oregano is a herb that is used not only in cooking, but also as a natural medicine against various diseases, from colds and coughs to digestive problems, aches and pains. If you decide to use a natural cough remedy, oregano can help relieve symptoms.

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Method 1 of 3: Making Oregano Oil

1. 1 Take oregano. To make oregano oil, make sure it is completely dry. Remaining water or damp areas can lead to the growth of mold or bacteria in your oil. Collect enough oregano for the oil, for example 25 or 50 grams.
2. 2 Choose your oil. When making oregano oil, you will need to mix the essential oil and oregano in a 1: 1 ratio. In other words, you must take the same amount of oil and oregano. For 25 grams of oregano, you need 25 grams of oil.
   • You can use olive oil, grape seed oil, avocado oil, or almond oil as a base.
3. 3 Crush the oregano. Before adding oregano to the oil, be sure to crush it well to squeeze the oil out of it. This can be achieved in several ways. You can tear the leaves with your hands, or you can cut them with a knife.
   • You can put the oregano in a plastic bag and then crush it with a hammer or rolling pin.
   • If you have a mortar or something similar, you can crush the oregano in it.
4. 4 Heat the oil. Don't add oregano to the oil until it's hot. To heat oil, place it in the microwave or pour the oil into a glass container and then place it in hot water. Make sure the oil is warm. It shouldn't be too hot, and it certainly shouldn't boil.
   • Heating the oil will allow it and the oregano to blend better.
   • Alternatively, you can place the jar in hot water after you add the oregano and close the lid to mix them together. In this case, leave the vessel in hot water for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Add oregano. When the oil is hot, add the oregano and oil to a sanitized container. Mix everything thoroughly. You can even crush the leaves to loosen the oils.
   • Place the lid on the container when done.
6. 6 Let the oil sit for a few weeks. The oil should be infused for several weeks. Let it insist at least two weeks. Leave the container on the windowsill so that the oil warms up in the sunlight, so it will infuse better.
   • Shake the container every couple of days.
   • Some people believe that the longer the oil is infused, the more effective its medicinal properties will become. If you want a stronger tincture, set the oil aside for up to six weeks, but not longer, or it may go bad.
7. 7 Filter out the oil. After a few weeks, when the oil is sufficiently infused, you will need to remove the oregano from it. Use a strainer or cheesecloth to separate the oil from the oregano. Be sure to squeeze all the oil out of the oregano leaves.
   • Pour the oil into a disinfected jar or dropper bottle. Store it in a cool, dark place.
   • For example, you can store it in the refrigerator.

Method 2 of 3: Making a cough syrup

1. 1 Collect all ingredients. To make this natural cough syrup, you need garlic, oregano, and honey. Take 25 grams of honey, 2 cloves of garlic and 2 sprigs of fresh oregano. Or just measure out about 5-15 grams of oregano.
   • Garlic, honey, and oregano are natural antimicrobial agents that fight colds and coughs.
   • You can add another 25 grams of onion and one lemon if you like.
2. 2 Cook oregano and garlic. Boil the cloves of garlic and oregano in 100 ml of water. When the water boils, wait another five minutes and then turn off the stove.
3. 3 Add honey. When the mixture has cooled down a little after a few minutes, pour it into a cup of honey. Stir. That's it, the product is ready to use.
4. 4 Leave it overnight. Another way to make cough syrup is to let it sit overnight. Drop the oregano into the bottom of the jar, then add the garlic, followed by the lemon and onion. Pour honey and water over the ingredients so that the water is completely covered. Screw the lid back on and leave overnight. The next morning, you will need to strain the liquid and then just drink.
   • Store the liquid in the refrigerator for a week.
   • Using this method, you will get a stronger cough syrup, since without heat treatment, garlic and onions (if you added them) retain their effectiveness and medicinal properties better.

Method 3 of 3: Medicinal Uses of Oregano

1. 1 Use oregano cough syrup. Oregano Cough Syrup is suitable for oral administration. Take a spoonful of syrup if you have a cough or sore throat.
   • Since our cough syrup contains honey, it should not be given to children less than one year old.
2. 2 Take oregano oil for colds and coughs. Oregano oil can be taken orally to treat symptoms of a cold or cough. If you have a dropper, take two droppers full of oil if you experience any cold symptoms, including coughing.
   • You can also take 3-5 drops of oregano oil daily.You can add the oil to water, tea, orange juice, or take it neat.
3. 3 Only use oregano oil if you are sick. Some people take oregano oil daily for prevention. But most people think it should only be taken when you are really sick. Oregano oil is an effective herbal remedy, so taking it when you are about to have a cold or cough, or when you are sick, can help enhance the oil's effectiveness.
4. 4 Learn the healing properties of oregano oil. Oregano oil is anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial. It is also considered to be a natural pain reliever.
   • Oregano is said to help with coughs, colds, constipation, sinus inflammation, allergies, arthritis, muscle aches, toothaches, burns, ear infections, insect bites, and digestive problems such as diarrhea.