Treatment for Common Fever

15 July, 2009 No Comment

The normal temperature prevalent in the human body is between 36.9 and 37.5 degrees Centigrade, or 98.4 and 99.5 F. If the temperature rises beyond this amount, the body is said to have a fever. Owing to factors like the current atmosphere, exercise and food consumed, there could be some small degree of fluctuation in the temperature, but more than that it is a matter to be concerned about.

Called a ‘common fever’ since it is a frequent occurrence, in this illness the normal functions of the body are disrupted. Pains in the body and head, heightened respiration and pulse rate, excessive sweating and an increase in the temperature are symptoms of this condition. We detail below home remedies that can be effectively used at home to combat this sickness.

Remedies to be implemented at Home for a Common Fever

A decoction made of boiling down 12 grams of basil leaves in about half a litre of water taken daily is known to be one of the best remedies. Half a teaspoon of saffron should be put in to 30 millilitres of boiling water. Make a tea out of this and give the patient half a teaspoon hourly. Brew a tea of half a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds. This is useful to dissolve accumulated mucus in the chest.

A tonic made of 25 raisins soaked in half cup of water and then mashed into the same water, strained and flavoured with half a teaspoon of lime juice should be imbibed twice a day. Fresh apricot juice with a teaspoon of honey or glucose quenches thirst, helps remove any harmful substances and also reduces the fever.

Half a tumbler of grapefruit juice diluted with the same quantity of water can be taken every day. Oranges build up the physical resistance to infection and also enhance the level of energy. A decoction made of five or six leaves of basil, pieces of ginger and onion, some lemon grass, and a teaspoon each of turmeric and black pepper powder should be taken thrice a day.

Ten grams each of fresh ginger and raisin must be crushed and kept in 200 millilitres of water for an hour. Boil down to 50 millilitres and drink. Make and drink a juice of tamarind leaves and turmeric powder mixed with cold water. A couple of drops of ginger juice and lime juice added to a tablespoon of honey can be taken to combat the common fever.

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