How to Make Oregano Thyme Elixir: an Anti-microbial Powerhouse!
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Despite the frosts we've had, my thyme and oregano patch is doing well. A perfect opportunity to make this anti-microbial powerhouse to have on hand in the winter.
All you need is thyme, oregano (either fresh or dried), honey/maple syrup and vodka.
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What would you suggest for an on going bladder infection? I love your videos.
@@susanlundin2637 Unfortunately I cannot suggest anything. Between Health Canada regulations that require me to have a consultation and Google's rules about what I am allowed to talk about, I can't make personal recommendations. I would start your research on diuretic herbs, balancing your pH and looking at your internal terrain. Good luck!
Can u combine sage oregano and thyme as tea because that's what I have been taking as tea
@@ismailaibrahim6563 Sure thing! Just wouldn't use the sage for long periods of time because of how drying it is.
I always use parchment paper for that reason with both alcohol and vinegar
It's one of the tips I had to learn the hard way unfortunately!
Wow I put both in my fire cider master tonic great video. 💯👍🙏💪👂👀
Thanks so much for watching! And nice additions to your Fire Cider :)
Awesome video! Very informative. Love all the talking because you explain everything and answered all my questions. Lifetime follower! Thank you!
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. Not everyone appreciates all talking 😂
@@SpiraeaHerbs my husband is like that too. I'm patient though and like to be through. 🙃
As a home practicing folk medicine herbalist, I enjoy you videos. Glad I came across you.
Awesome! So glad you stumbled across my channel. Appreciate it and your kind words 💙🙏
I watched this Correne and per your advice, I will be waiting patiently for my oregano and thyme to reach flowering stage. I believe I will be replenishing or restarting my thyme patch in another area - as it has been over run by oregano and sage. Thank you. This video was very helpful!!
Thank you for the information. I just recently started experimenting.
You are most welcome! Enjoy the herbal learning journey.
Good stuff! One of the better herbalists. Thank you
Thank you for your kind words! Its always appreciated.
Looks like a very good elixir for when you're actually sick/have symptoms and are sure you have some infection or coming down with something. This is a VERY powerful antimicrobial combo and you're risking wiping up a good part of your microbiome if you drink this, in my opinion, so this seems more 'medicine' than 'health maintenance' , just my 2 cents.
Your two cents is accurate. I would only take this if needed and when sick. That is the only time I use strong anti-virals or immune stimulants. The challenge with sharing information on this platform is that both Google Inc. and Health Canada have rules so I am not allowed to tell people how to use the medicine. So your comment is appreciated and hopefully people will read it!
Wow, I love the way you explained step by step. I live in puerto Rico, and I can't find good honey they're all mixed with sugar . If you could let me know where I could get real honey, will appreciate it. Thanks
Thanks so much for your kind words and taking the time to leave a comment. As for the honey, I would find a local beekeeper. Bypass the stores all together and find a farmer who keeps bees!
Just did a very quick search, but the Puerto Rico Beekeepers Association would be a good place to start!
www.prbees.com/
Thanks
I ended up buying oregano and thyme plants today so im doing some refreshing 😏
Most excellent!!
Great info, Thank you so much!!
You are most welcome!
So i have a 473ml jar so if using dried it would be no more than half...... if fresh ? And fill to top with vodka
Fresh I always chop roughly and fill loosely all the way to the top. You need to use a lot more because you are compensating for the water content. Hope that helps!
Thank you!
Awesome 😊
Thanks for watching!
Excellent
Thanks for watching!
I will also be trying your recipe with dried herbs.
Let me know how it works out with the dried herbs!
@@SpiraeaHerbs got mine going!
Thank you sooo much!
Hi Correne,
I love your videos. Sandra, one of your students, gave me your website and I ended up finding you on CZcams. Your page is a 💎 and I love it so much. I’m making the elixir in a mason jar and using dried herbs but I have a question. I saw the measurements for herbs but I’m not not sure how much alcohol and honey I should use for dried herbs in a mason jar? I love to see how great you are with your kiddo. ❤ Have a wonderful day
Thanks so much for leaving a comment and your kind words. It is truly appreciated.
General rule of thumb is we use about half as much dried herb as we would use fresh. The honey is to taste so if you like things sweet you would want to add more. As for the alcohol, fill the jar up! This is more of a folk recipe so no specific measurements.
I use half Vodka and half Raw Honey as both are preservatives
87 gram...is that 1/2 n 1/2 of each plant...thks
Will definitely be doing this in the summer👏👏👏
Yes ideally, but you can work with what you have. If you have more oregano you can weight it more heavily on that plant no problem. Thanks for watching! ♥
Thank you so much for this video. My first oregano tincture experiment (prior to finding you) was a failure. I had watched other videos and the recommendation was to dry the fresh oregano and I just used oregano and vodka. When I went to press the tincture, the smell was off… funky sweet. I decided to dump it and start over.
Today I pressed a batch of oregano thyme tincture made with your recipe and instructions and the result was much better. I don’t have anything to compare it to in order to gauge that it came out as it should. How do you know if a tincture is good?
I was also curious about what to do if you notice any alcohol loss during the time it’s macerating. I saw a recommendation elsewhere (again, before I found you) to open the jar and top it off to ensure that the herbs don’t mold. What is your recommendation?
Thank you for sharing your wisdom! I’m hoping to join your membership soon, but these videos are so helpful in the meantime.
Hmm this is an interesting question that I've never thought about before. For me , as long as I am consistent with herb to alcohol ratios and that I am using a certain percentage of alcohol, I trust the end product. I hope that makes sense!
As for evaporation, I top off with a bit of alcohol, put the lid back on, shake well and then press.
Good luck with your medicine making endeavours!
@@SpiraeaHerbs so you only top off right before you press - that makes sense. So there’s no concern for molding or oxidizing while it’s sealed then, even if the herbs aren’t completely covered? (I’m talking just the very very top)
@@chelrich I have never had mold grow in a tincture in all my years of making them. Infused oils... that is definitely an issue. There is a small issue with oxidation, but that often cannot be avoided. I would rather have the top up of alcohol for higher yields personally.
Thank you 😊 blessings!
Many blessings to you as well 💙🙏
I use Tattler lids when I make tinctures or fire cider.
I do hope to invest in those as well!
@@SpiraeaHerbs it is worth the investment.
Can I do the extraction, then add the honey later? That makes more sense to me, but i know nothing about this.
TIA
You can absolutely do it that way. It does make it easier to sweeten to taste.
Can i use wine?
Personally I wouldn't. Mostly due to the high sugar content. I also don't know what kind of shelf life you would be looking at with wine.
Excuse me for being a pain but is your mixture of vodka and water? If so how do you measure how much alcohol to water? How do you decide?
My universal menstruum (I use it for all my tinctures) is 30% alcohol, 10% vegetable grade glycerin and 60% water. The calculations greatly depend on what percentage alcohol you are starting off with. They are actually pretty complicated. It's usually something I get my husband to help me with because he's better at that kind of math than I am 😂😂
Hi
Can vodka / alcohol be substituted with Apple cider vinegar ?
Thanks
You can! You are then making an acidic, which lots of people like to use. Especially those abstaining from alcohol. The shelf life isn't as good so try to use it up within a year :)
Hello Correne, I was wondering if you could use vegetable glycerin for the sweetener instead of honey or maple syrup?
You absolutely could!
@@SpiraeaHerbs Thank you! One more question please. I used dry herbs and did a mix of thyme and oregano equal amounts, and it almost filled my pint size jar, is that normal? I did 63 grams like you said.
@@crystalball2127 With dried herbs yes. I rarely use them because it can be so hard to fit enough in the jar to get that ratios I want for medicine!
@@SpiraeaHerbs Ok great, thanks soo much!! You're amazing!!
@@crystalball2127 You are most welcome.
Can u put alcohol in before honey?
Sure!
A cup of honey for dried herbs for pint jar and vodka to cover the jar?
The amount of honey is very much up to you. You can use as much as a cup or as little as 1/4 depending on the sweetness level you desire.
So I've watched this for a second time. Should I be using only alcohol and not the menstruum I have made for tinctures (per your tincture instruction - with some water and glycerin)?
Kathy you can do either. Because you are in Weavers and have my menstruum recipe, that is basically what I use. However, on CZcams I try to make it as simple for folks as possible. Short answer... either works!
@@SpiraeaHerbs thank you again Correne. It's the little details. 😊
I've always heard that dried herbs are three times as potent as fresh, is that true?
I have to respectfully disagree with that, but prefacing that this has been my own personal experience. When we dry herbs we actually lose some of the water-soluble constituents, as the plant dries and the water evaporates off. So in order to get the most whole and complete picture of a plant's chemical constituents, I use fresh plant matter. Potency also has a lot to do with the herb to alcohol ratio, which can vary depending on how people were taught on how to make medicines. Again just my experience of course 🙏 Please do what feels best for you.
I was told to use at least 40% vodka but its a lot easier to get 37.5% is this ok and would you just leave it a bit longer , you say thyme reacts with mood meds ?
That's so interesting! All the vodka here in Canada is 40%. I say use what you have.
And yes thyme does have nervous system properties (antidepressant, anxiolytic) so if you are on any mood-altering medications I would definitely work with a qualified clinical herbalist who knows how to navigate herbs and medications. They can help give you parameters and guidelines for safe use.
@@SpiraeaHerbs lol i am trying to do the herbs myself but i wanted something for COPD so i can use mullien and i was going to add 10% thyme , oh i just bought your book too 😀
@@MrStevenhogg That is really admirable! I think everyone is capable of healing themselves. Thank you for the book purchase it's always appreciated! Best of luck on your journey.
Can I use any type of oregano?
Thank you for sharing, 💗
Origanum vulgaris is the variety that is used medicinally. I'm sure other varieties can be used but I am uncertain if they contain the same chemical constituents (ie medicine). Might take a bit of research just to check.
@@SpiraeaHerbs thank you ☺️
use apple cider
Okay. If I was understand ... 1/3 cup dried lemon oregano, 1/3 cup dried thym, 1/2 cup raw honey and 1 cup vodka?
I want to first say that I am not familiar with lemon oregano so I cannot attest as to whether it would have the same properties as origanium vulgare, but working on the assumption that it does...
I would do equal portions of each filling the jar about halfway or so because you're using dried herbs. I do not have exact measurements for you and that would greatly depend on the size jar you are using.
Honey is to taste so very much your preference, but again depending on the size jar you are using, 1/2 a cup sounds about right.
Top off with vodka.
Hope that helps.
@@SpiraeaHerbs ... Thank you. I will try this.
Im a bit of confused. When you get your herbs you don't rinse them off before using them because it takes away the effect?
I don't rinse them because 1) I know where they are grown and I am not concerned about pesticides or anything like that. And 2) as you wait for them to dry the plants wilt and start to loose some of their potency. Hope that helps to clarify.
I@@SpiraeaHerbs
How long does this last for and how do you store it?
Because it is essentially a tincture it would have a very long shelf life. Once pressed, I would want to use it up within a year. And as for storage, cool and dark location is best for extending shelf life.
Thank u, homestead homey, lol
What is your website?
spiraeaherbs.ca :)
I just use a quart jar instead of less herbs
Definitely a good option!
How dos one become an herbalist
I think a better question might be, 'what are my end goals with regards to studying herbalism?' In my country and in the US (as is my understanding) there isn't really a such thing as a "certified" herbalist. That being said, if you want to go into clinical practice you may wish to attend a school that has a structured curriculum and covers all the necessary courses to give you the confidence to practice.
If your end goal is to support you and your family, you may wish to pursue a self-study/self-paced kind of course. For example, like my membership platform.
Lots of options depending on what your goals are!
I was under the impression that honey should never be in contact with metal utensils.
I did some digging on this. It's seems like this might fall under the category of old wives tale. All the sites I went to say they do not recommend storing metal in honey for long periods of time, but short term contact is fine. But definitely follow up on my reading as well 😊
What is the dosage for kids?
Due to strict Health Canada regulations, I am unable to provide specific medical advice (including dosages) outside of a clinical setting. This should not be considered medical advice (please consult your health practitioner of choice), but I usually give my son a tsp.
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Thanks for watching!
Try to keep that metal out of your honey
This video is pretty old so I'm not sure which metal you are referring to... let me know!
@@SpiraeaHerbs that measuring cup in the tub of honey. I could be mistaken on what it was made of It's an old bad habit of mine so I wanted to remind ya. Great video though I just made something similar and liked this video a lot you're very knowledgeable!
@@jeffreyjones615 Ah yes. This is a very old piece of advice around metal and honey. Apparently that myth has since been busted BUT some beekeepers still warn against metal being in honey for long periods of time. But for short periods of time like I did in this video, it should be just fine and safe (as is my understanding).
Talking too much
Yup I like to talk! If I'm not your cup of tea there are lots of folks giving away free information CZcams. Hope you find someone who is more to your liking.