An Investigatory Research on Orcagin Syrup as an Alternative Cough Relief

Abstract

In our generation, some medicines are composed of chemicals to cure different diseases. As time goes by, the researchers decided to make an organic medicine as an alternative cough relief that is made from oregano, calamansi, ginger, and honey named ORCAGIN Syrup with no chemical mixture. The only ingredients of the product are purely herbal. Oregano is rich in anti-oxidants while calamansi is rich in vitamins C and A and calcium. Ginger used to fight sore throat and cold. Honey has anti-oxidants that can prevent bacteria to spread. The research method/design utilized in this study is quantitative research. The two groups of respondents are composed of 5 Science Experts and 15 Science Teachers of Bestlink College of the Philippines and Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Elementary School. they were made to test the significant difference in the level of acceptability of ORCAGIN Syrup as cough medicine in terms of odor, taste, safety, and pain relief. The findings of the study in terms of odor, taste, safety, and pain relief are highly acceptable. The respondents recommended improving the product and trying to make ORCAGIN Syrup for children. In terms of taste, the respondents suggested lessening the spice. In terms of odor, safety and pain relief, the respondents commented that it is good and safe. ORCAGIN Syrup is very affordable and the ingredients used are made fromorganic extract. On the results of the assessment, there is no significant difference between the two groups of respondents in terms of odor, taste, safety, and pain relief. The researchers decided to make an ORCAGIN Syrup as cough medicine from oregano, calamansi, ginger extracts, and honey. In making the product there are 3 trials; on the 1st trial, both ginger and oregano were boiled in many amounts of water; on the 2nd trial, the oregano was steamed to get the extract; and on the last trial, the extracts of oregano and ginger were obtained by using the blender with less amount of water.