How to Break a Fever Naturally

Causes

 

A fever is nature’s way of warning us that something is wrong with our body.  It is usually due to an infection somewhere in the body, but many other diseases, including tumors, may cause a fever.

 

Treatment

 

If there is nausea and waste matter is present in the stomach, it may be necessary to take an emetic to cleanse the stomach.

 

If it is a slight fever than lemon juice will break the fever.  

 

Root Causes:

 

·        Infection

·        Detoxification reaction

·        Systemic illness

 

The Natural Prescriptions:

 

Yarrow: this induces a sweat to help break high fevers.  Take 300 mg in capsule form, 2 ml of the tincture, or 1 cup of fresh tea 4 times a day or until the fever breaks.

 

Lowest Price: $1.99 for the plant at localharvest.org and $2.30 for capsule form at VitaCost.com

 

Echinacea: this stimulates the immune system and reduces fever.  Take 500 mg of the capsule form or 2 to 4 ml of the tincture 4 times a day.

 

Lowest Price: $2.99 with tax and FREE shipping at luckyvitamin.com

 

Ginger: this helps break a fever, especially for people who have a sore throat and chills.  Take 500 mg of the capsule, 2 ml of the tincture, or drink fresh tea 4 times a day.

 

Lowest Price: $2.31 at vitapal.com

 

Elderberry: this is useful for fever related to the flu or other viral infections.  Adults should take 10ml and children 5 ml 3 times a day.

 

Lowest Price: $1.32 at quantumalchemy.com (plant) and $4.46 with free shipping at evitaminstore.com (syrup form)

 

Vitamin C: this increased white blood cell activity to supports your immune system.  Take 500 to 1,000 mg 3 to 4 times a day.  Reduce the dosage if you get diarrhea.

 

Lowest Price: $3.69 at americarx.com

 

Homeopathic remedies can also help.

Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages.
  • Digg
  • del.icio.us
  • Netvouz
  • DZone
  • ThisNext
  • MisterWong
  • Wists

2 Responses

  1. Frank - February 1, 2009

    Hi there Naturally Cure a Fever | The Natural Prescriptions.com was very well written. Good job.

  2. Acid Reflux Cure - February 9, 2009

    I found your blog via Google while searching for acid reflux cure, thank you for posting Naturally Cure a Fever | The Natural Prescriptions.com!

Ask the Doctors: