7 HOME REMEDIES FOR TREATING FEVER

The body system is vulnerable to ailments, like fever, common cold, and skin infections. Fevers occur when the body attempts to fight off illness. When the body temperature rises above the average normal temperature of 98.6 degree F, or 37 degree C, it is considered that the person is suffering from Fever. Normal body temperature varies in children, but are regular with adults. There are lots of home remedies used for curing fever. These remedies have proven to be effective in fighting both Child and Adult Fever.

SYMPTOMS OF FEVER
-Soar throat
-Nausea
-Muscle and joint pain
-Chills and shivering
-Lethargy
-Increased heart rate
-Dizziness
-Body weakness
-Sweating
-Dehydration
-Sweating

HOME REMEDIES FOR FEVER

1) MINT
Mint reduces the body temperature by extracting excess heat from the body.

HOW TO USE
-Put a tablespoon of crushed mint leaves into a cup of hot water.
-Let it steep for some minute then strain it.
-Add some amount of honey.
-Drink it for about three or four times daily.



2) GARLIC
Garlic is one of the best natural remedies known for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, it also a relief for persistent coughs. Garlic contains Allicin, which is powerful at relieving fever.

HOW TO USE
- Crush about 5-6 cloves of garlic.
--Add warm water into it.
-Leave for 2-3 minutes and strain it.- Drink it for twice a day to get rid of fever.


3) CINNAMON
Cinnamon is a natural antibiotic, used as a remedy for soothing sore throats, and treating cough and cold.

HOW TO USE
-put fresh grated ginger into a cup
-Add one teaspoon of cinnamon with two cardamom pods.
-Add a cuppa into it and drink the solution


4) BAASIL
Basils have various healing properties, and it a fast remedy for curing fever. It does this by fighting infections and boosting immune system thereby improving the recovery process from diseases. There are three methods of preparing basil medication, it can be used with Ginger, Honey or Pepper.

HOW TO USE
Basil with Honey
-Add water to basil leave
-Boil the basil leaves for 3-4 minutes with low flame.
-Filter away the leaves from the solution.
- Add honey to it
-Drink this tea for thrice a day.


5) HONEY
Honey has proven to be a golden gift of nature. It contains anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and antioxidant properties. With basic content like calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc; it acts as an excellent home remedy for fever and removes body waste.

HOW TO USE
-Make a apricot juice
-Add one teaspoon of honey
-Drink the mixture


6) TURMERIC
Turmeric do possess antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant and antibacterial propertie which helps them fights diseases and reduces fever . It provides a quick relief from fever.

HOW TO USE
- Add hot milk to turmeric powder
-Add black pepper powder to it.
-Stir the mixture
-Drink when it is warm for twice a day.


7) EGG WHITE
Egg whites are also useful in reducing, high body temperature during a fever. It helps to absorb heat. Within half an hour, egg white can draw out the fever from the head to the feet.

HOW TO USE
-Break egg and separate the yolk
- Beat the egg white
-Soak a thin handkerchief or clothe into the egg white.
-Wear socks to keep the egg white-soaked cloth in place, on the sole of your feet.
-Replace the clothe with new ones whenever they dry them with new ones.
-Repeat until the fever is reduced to a safe level.


Article Written By, GRACE ELIOKU

But baasil and mint leaves are not in Nigeria.