Natural Cold Remedy

My husband is not a big fan of my homeopathic remedies. But I prefer to use natural means to get rid of slight ailments or to aid whatever pills we have to take in.

I learned recently that this specific oregano is most useful for colds. This is different from the oregano herb used in cooking. The leaves are quite aromatic and have a furry texture. Although I haven't tried it, I'm going to cultivate this plant in our garden and when the time comes that we have the colds, I will make this into tea.

One version I heard of, is to pound the leaves and mix it with rice washing and make it into tea. While I can't imagine the taste, I think I'll just pound the leaves and steep it in hot water. And maybe add some honey?