How to reduce high fever using natural resources |
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Imagine a situation when drugs are not available, and you have to help your loved ones or yourself.
Or maybe you are one of those people who avoid conventional medications to lower the body temperature (for example, acetaminophen) because of their harmful effects on health.
In any case, I am sure you will find this information useful.
What is fever?
Fever, or high body temperature, is the way in which our body cleanses itself of toxins and infections.
Unfortunately, this function of the organism is often misunderstood by most of us and it often causes fear and concern.
Our normal body temperature is 37 degrees C. Everything that exceeds this temperature is considered a fever.
Small changes in body temperature should not be taken seriously. Body temperature can be changed depending on the time of day and physical activities.
In times of illness, fever helps the body fight against infection. This is a normal process and in most cases it is not necessary to lower the temperature.
However, above a certain limit a high body temperature can be dangerous. Temperatures above 40 degrees C are considered very dangerous and require immediate medical intervention.
If the temperature stays at this level for a long time, it can cause brain damage, seizures, and even death.
The first step in case of a fever
If you have a fever, it is best not to eat solid foods and to drink more fluids - for example tea, fruit juice or water mixed with lemon.
Hot liquid will stimulate sweating - the natural cooling mechanism of the body, which also frees the body of toxins.
You can make a special tea, which promotes sweating. Pour one liter of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of catnip (Nepeta cataria), boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum), mint and sage, cover and strain after 10 minutes.
Drink one cup of tea every hour.
Folk remedies for reducing fever
Devil’s claw
The African tribe Kalahari uses devil’s claw (Latin Harpagophytum) root against the high temperatures.
They consume tea or a powder made of this plant. Apart from lowering the temperature, devil's claw has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help against bacterial infections.
Chocolate
Did you know that chocolate has healing properties? Traditionally, cocoa has been used as a remedy for high fever, depression and kidney and liver diseases.
Pomegranate
The people of Israel have been cultivating pomegranate for more than 5000 years. Many parts of the fruit are used for medical purposes. For example, pomegranate peel can be used as a remedy against fever.
Birch – natural aspirin
The western medicine uses aspirin for reducing fever. But few know that almond, birch and willow contain salicin - natural aspirin, which is also effective. The peoples of Africa, for example, have long used this plant for treating fever.
Tamarind
Arab doctors have long been studying the medicinal properties of tamarind. It is known that tamarind lowers the fever.
The healing properties of tamarind were also used by Indians who used this plant for making a special potion for treating fever.
Sage
Sage is popular in many countries around the world. In addition, it lowers the temperature, possesses antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
Chili
The peoples of Mexico, India, China and Thailand know that hot food is not only delicious, but also helps reduce body temperature. Foods containing chili or cayenne pepper promote sweating - the natural cooling mechanism of the body.
Borage
The French use tea made of borage (Borago officinalis) petals and leafs for treating fever. Borage also encourages sweating. You can use fresh or dried borage flowers for making this tea.
Indian drink
Indians make sweet and sour drink from cayenne peppers and oranges for treating fever. Cayenne peppers are soaked in hot water and then sugar and sour orange juice are added. This potion, apart from reducing the temperature, promotes sweating and supplies the body with vitamin C.
Ginger
Ginger, along with numerous other medicinal properties, also lowers the temperature. Make a tea with ginger powder with lemon. This tea not only promotes sweating and reduces fever, but also helps against bacterial infections of the throat.
Cornel bark
Residents of South Carolina use cornel and black cherry (Prunus serotina) bark for treating fever.
Eucalyptus
Australian eucalyptus wood produces fragrant oil, which is said to help against fever.
Raspberry, cranberry and sea-buckthorn
Residents of Russia make a warm beverage made of raspberry, cranberry, or sea-buckthorn.
Crush one cup of raspberry (or cranberry or sea-buckthorn). with a wooden spoon and squeeze the juice out.
Pour 1 liter of water over the rest of the fruit and boil the mixture. Let it cool a bit; add the squeezed juice and a few tablespoons of honey. Drink while warm, one glass every 30-40 minutes.
Taking a cold shower
Probably everyone knows about this method of lowering body temperature. Unfortunately, showering in cold water reduces the temperature for only a short time.
Cold compresses
There are several versions of this method. Cold compresses are effective, but you must be persistent and change them often.
We hope that you will use these tips along with common sense. If you see that a person's life is in danger, do not hesitate to take that person to a doctor.
Of course, this is not a complete list of natural antipyretics, but I hope it will be complete soon with your help. Send us your comments and tips for lowering high body temperatures!
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