Fever healing herbs & treatment recipes

Fevers Healing Herbs

Fevers are usually the immune system’s response to an infection either bacterial or viral. If a fever spikes above 103 degrees, call the doctor. Fevers above 106 degrees can cause heart and brain damage. Caring for a low grade fever with bed rest, fluids, vitamins, and light nutritious foods is key. And don’t forget the healing herbs: the best to use are diaphoretics, which induce sweating

RECOMMENDED HERBS

Garlic • Ginger • Elder (flower) • Yarrow

Other healing Herb: Vervain

1.GARLIC FEVER RELIEF

Garlic is hot and diaphoretic: it can work on the system to lower fever.

1 application

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 1 garlic bulb with several cloves Olive oil

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Blend the garlic cloves in a blender.

2. Mix the garlic with enough olive oil to create a paste.

3. Spread the paste on the midsoles of your feet and wrap them loosely with gauze to allow heat to escape.

4. Leave the paste on for a few hours, or until your fever breaks.

Three -Herb tea (Infusion)

Yarrow, peppermint, and elderflower are diaphoretic and antimicrobial flu & fever fighters.

1 serving

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

1 teaspoon dried peppermint leaf

1 teaspoon yarrow flower

1 teaspoon elderflower

1 cup water Honey, to taste

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Combine the peppermint, yarrow, and elderflower in a cup.

2. Boil the water and pour it over the herbs, then steep for 20–30 minutes.

3. Add honey.