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100% pure oregano oil.
WARNING: oregano oil is super hot - like habanero hot. Keep your fingers out of the oil and wash thoroughly when done.
Slightly steaming water in small sauce pan. Try for no boiling bubbles.
Put one drop of oregano oil in water.
Put your face over the light steam and breath in. The first huff is harsh, but you can control breathing to slowly inhale. Inhale alternating through sinuses and trachea (try to get deep into lungs). Add another drop if you run out and want to keep going.
I do this at the first sign of an issue. Clear runny nose, sneezing, coughing, throat tickle or “watery” ears is a sign. It’s best to do it after a suspected exposure (like after a flight or first week of school) and nip it in the bud.
If you’re already sick and know it, this can help sickness duration too. Huff 2 or 3 times a day to cut off some of the time you’re sick. You can also eat the oil in pill form. Gelatin capsules will hold a couple of drops of the oil without disintegrating. Prepare for oregano burps. I’ve also read that you can nebulize the oil but have never tried it.
Also that sauce pan is going to need to be washed with soap unless you want the next thing cooked in it to taste of oregano.
Re: oregano oil
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also anything less than pure, therapeutic grade essential oil may not produce the desired results and can, in some cases, be extremely toxic.
I’ve used oregano for antibiotic purposes in these ways:
* internally - if using it with water, use at least one cup for 1-3 drops of oil
* internally - 2-3 drops of oil in a capsule, followed by a large glass of water.
(it is very strong and hot) start with 1 drop and see how your stomach reacts.
I’ve also used it topically for skin antibiotic:
*1-3 drops diluted with 1 Tablespoon coconut oil. (again, try it to see how your skin reacts)
FYI - elderberry is effective for flu treatment. This is a great link with instructions for making your own syrup and tincture.
https://deeprootsathome.com/stop-flu-fast-elderberry-glycerin-tincture/