Fever

A fever is your body's way of fighting an infection during a flu or infection. Suppressing a fever is not advised, as the fever will kill the bacteria and virus. However, high fevers can be dangerous, especially for small children. Natural medicine has numerous treatments to reduce a high fever. European and Scandinavian nations have historically used various forms of heating the body for health purposes. Steam baths, hot springs, and saunas have been used for decades. So revving up the body's temperature for health isn't new. It was deduced that malaria induced fevers had helped prevent cancer.
(See Hyperthermia, Thermotherapy).

Home remedies

• The herb Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) has a long history of being used effectively in cases of influenza and fever.
• Devil's claw (harpagophytum procumbens) an aromatic plant from Namibia is been used for Rheumatoid arthritis, fever, Skin conditions, Gallbladder conditions, Pancreas conditions, Stomach conditions, Kidney conditions, Back pain.
• Add a half cup of vinegar to lukewarm bath water and soak for five to ten minutes.
• Boil artichokes and cook until soft. Eat the bottom part of the leaves.
• Add one teaspoon of tulsi leaves to one cup of hot water, steep for five minutes, and drink three to four times a day. A high fever should be gone by the next day. Other herbs that can encourage sweating and bring out a fever are peppermint, elderflowers and yarrow.
• Place a slice of raw onion on the bottom of each foot and wrap feet in a warm blanket.
• Dip a washcloth in a bowl of warm water mixed with a cup of vinegar. Wring it out, and apply to the forehead to treat a high fever.
• Add one teaspoon of mustard seeds to one cup of hot water, steep for five minutes, and then drink.
• Slice a potato and soak the slices in vinegar for ten minutes. Then place the slices on the forehead while you lie down and place a washcloth on top. Results should be seen in about 20 minutes.
• Place a slice of lemon on the bottom of the feet and cover with a wet cotton sock. Cover this sock with a wool sock. An alternate sock treatment is to soak two washcloths in egg whites, place this on the soles of the feet, and cover with socks.
• Warm a mixture of two tablespoons of olive oil and two large crushed garlic cloves. Apply the mixture under the sole of each foot, wrap each foot with plastic, and keep on for the night. Olive oil and garlic are both wonderful home remedies for fever.
• For a high fever, soak 25 raisins in half a cup of water. Crush the raisins into the water and strain. Add the juice from a half of a lime to the water and drink twice a day.
• Glutathione is speeding recovery from at least 69 distinct diseases. Glutathione is abundant in broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and spinach (three vegetables loaded with phytochemicals and other antioxidants!).
• Healing Saint : St. Benedict

Warnings

If a high fever persists, consult with your medical advisers.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.