All You Need To Know About How To Reduce Fever With Home Remedies

by Chaitra Ramalingegowda · January 18, 2017

You have a fever when your body’s temperature rises higher than the normal range. Scientifically, 98.6 degrees F or 37 degrees C is considered normal, it doesn’t apply to all people universally. In fact, the body temperature for children is different than adults, and it is also true that it varies from individual to individual.

A child has fever when their body temperature exceeds 99.5 degrees F or 37.5 degrees C, while an adult has fever when their body temperature exceeds 99 to 99.5 degrees F or 37.2 or 37.5 degrees C.

Causes for fever

What you need to understand is that a fever in itself isn’t a medical condition, rather a symptom of another infection or condition or illness. Additionally, you could get a fever in response to:

Autoimmune disorders
Urinary tract infections (UTI)
Ear infections
Blood clots
Cancer
Immunization in children
Certain inflammatory diseases
Gastroenteritis
Drastic change in weather
Unhygienic lifestyle

Symptoms of fever

These are some of the most common symptoms of fever:

Headache
Muscle ache
Weakness
Sweating
Slight shivering
Loss of appetite
Dehydration

Home remedies for fever

A fever usually subsides within a few days. But if it’s making you too uncomfortable, you could try some of these home remedies for fever, that help cool down the body and thus make you feel better.

1. Cool water

When fever makes you uncomfortable, you need to try and bring down your body’s temperature. Cold water pack helps with that.

Remedies

Dip a clean washcloth in cold water, wring out the excess, and sponge areas like your forehead, hands, feet, and armpits to bring down the temperature.
Place cold, damp washcloths on your forehead, the back of your neck, and even your back to lower the temperature. Change these washcloths regularly, after a few minutes.
Take a bath in lukewarm water to help relax your body.

Pro tip: These remedies help deal with a high fever by keeping the body’s temperature under control. Also, do not use too cold water either, as that may cause your internal body temperature to rise.

2. Apple cider vinegar

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Apple cider vinegar is another excellent home remedy for fever. Not only does it help bring down the fever, it also helps in replenishing many a mineral and vitamin that is lost due to the fever.

Remedies

Add half a cup of apple cider vinegar to a lukewarm bath. Soak your fever-riddled body in it for about 10 minutes. About 20 minutes post that, you will see a noticeable improvement in your condition. Repeat as needed when your body’s temperature rises.
To 1 glass of water, add 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix well and drink this twice or thrice a day to find relief from fever.
In a clean bowl, mix together 1 part apple cider vinegar with 2 parts cool water. Dip a clean washcloth in this, wring out the excess, and place it on your forehead and stomach. You could also wrap one such cloth around your hands and/or the soles of your feet. Change it regularly as the washcloths become warm. Repeat as often as needed till the fever subsides.

3. Basil

Basil is yet another effective natural remedy for fever. In fact, it’s amazing because of its antibiotic and healing properties, which help reduce fever quite quickly.

Remedies

Mix 1 teaspoon of basil and a quarter teaspoon of pepper in 1 cup of boiling water. Cover it with a lid and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the solution and drink the tea twice or thrice a day till the fever subsides.
To 1 cup of water, add 20 fresh basil leaves and 1 teaspoon of crushed/ground ginger. Boil this till the solution gets reduced by half. Add a bit of honey to this and drink the strained solution twice or thrice a day for three days to find relief from the fever.

4. Egg white

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Egg whites are also warm in nature, which help in absorbing heat from the body.

Remedy

Separate the egg whites from the yolks for about 3 eggs. Whisk the egg whites for about a minute. Then, soak a thin handkerchief in it and place it on the soles of your feet. Wear a pair of old socks on your egg white-covered feet. Replace the handkerchief once it becomes warm. Repeat this till the fever subsides significantly.

5. Garlic

Garlic is a warm ingredient, which helps reduce a high fever by promoting sweating. Not only does the excess sweating help eliminate harmful toxins from your body, it also speeds up the recovery. Additionally, garlic possesses anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, which help the body to fight off infections and/or any diseases.

Remedies

Add 2 crushed cloves of garlic to 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Warm this mixture, let it cool a bit, and then apply it over the sole of both feet. Now wrap your feet with gauze to keep the garlic pieces in place. Leave it on overnight to help reduce the fever.
To 1 cup of hot water, add 1 clove of finely minced garlic. Cover it with a lid and let it steep for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and sip it slowly. Drink this tea twice a day to help reduce the temperature significantly.

6. Ginger

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Ginger is another ingredient which helps the body expel heat, thereby reducing fever. Additionally, ginger possesses anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, which help the immune system fight off any kind of infection.

Remedies

Add half a teaspoon of freshly grated ginger to 1 cup of boiling water. Cover it with a lid and let it steep for 10 minutes. Then, drink the strained tea after adding a bit of honey. Do this 3-4 times a day to find relief.
Add 2 tablespoons of ginger powder into your warm bath water and mix well. Soak your body in it for about 10 minutes. Pat your body dry with a towel and go to bed with a blanket covering you. Very soon, you will start to sweat, thereby reducing your fever.
In a clean cup, add half a teaspoon of ginger juice, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Mix well and consume this 3-4 times a day till your fever subsides significantly.

7. Mint

Mint possesses cooling properties, which help keep the internal system cool. This, in turn, will help lower the body’s temperature. Additionally, it is also effective in expelling heat from the body.

Remedies

To 2 cups of water, add a handful of fresh mint leaves, half a teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of ginger powder. Bring this to a boil and keep the heat on till the solution gets reduced by half. Strain the solution and divide it into three equal doses. Drink this concoction thrice a day for a few days till you recover completely.
To 1 cup of hot water, add 1 tablespoon of crushed mint leaves. Cover it with a lid and let it steep for 10 minutes. Then, strain the tea and add a bit of honey and mix well. Drink this tea 3-4 times a day to find relief from the fever.

8. Onion

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Onion is another vegetable that is effective in absorbing heat from the body.

Remedy

Hold several slices of raw onion on the soles of your feet and bind them using a piece of washcloth. Let it stay for a while, before replacing it with fresh slices of onion. You’ll find relief in no time at all.

9. Potato

Potato is another vegetable that helps expel body heat from the body, thereby helping reduce the fever significantly.

Remedy

Soak a few slices of potato in 1 cup of vinegar for a few minutes. Remove them and place these vinegar-soaked potato slices on your forehead while you’re lying down. Cover these slices with a clean, damp washcloth. In about 20 minutes, your temperature should come down significantly.

10. Raisins

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Raisins is another ingredient which helps your body in combating infections, while also helping lower fevers. Raisins contain phenolic phytonutrients, which possess antioxidant and anti-bacterial properties, which are effective in reducing a fever and combating any infection.

Remedy

In half a cup of water, soak about 25 raisins for about an hour, or till the raisins are soft. Crush the raisins in the water. Now, strain the liquid and mix in the juice of half a lemon to this and stir. Drink this twice a day to help find relief from the fever.

11. Sandalwood

Sandalwood contains many amazing properties, which help bringing down a fever and inflammation. It helps soothe and calm the entire body. Additionally, it is quite effective in alleviate a headache, a common symptom of fever.

Remedy

Add enough water to half a teaspoon of sandalwood powder to form a smooth paste. Smear this on your forehead and let it dry. Repeat this as needed to find relief from the fever.

12. Turmeric

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Turmeric is an excellent home remedy for many an ailment, and it holds true for fever as well. It contains a compound called curcumin, which possesses anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and antioxidant properties. These, in turn, help the immune system combat any kind of infection from your body.

Remedy

To 1 cup of hot milk, add half a teaspoon of turmeric and a quarter teaspoon of black pepper powder. Drink this mixture twice every day to lower the fever significantly.

These are all the excellent home remedies for fever we have for you today. For more health tips, home remedies, and fitness secrets, subscribe to our newsletter!

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