Treatment advice for FEVER
The following herbs are all known to assist in the treatment of fevers:
- Elderflowers
- Catnip (gentle choice for children)
- Yarrow
- White Willow Bark
- Echinacea balm
- Lemon balm
- Cayenne
- Lemon juice
- Raw honey can be added to the tea for an extra boost of vitamin C (but never give honey to a child under one year of age).
- Drinking lots of fluids
- Resting
- Washing hands regularly
- Drinking plenty of water
- Sponging
- Lukewarm Baths
- Vitamin C
- Nutritious Food
- Soups
- Fruit Juices
- Herbal Teas
Advice for Fever
A fever, medically referred to as pyrexia, is an increase in the body temperature that occurs as a response to an illness, such as an infection caused by bacteria or virus or any allergic reaction.
The average body temperature is around 98.6°F (37°C). However, body temperature fluctuates naturally throughout the day, especially with physical activity.
A low grade fever occurs when a person’s body temperature reaches 100–102°F (37.8 to 39°C). A high grade fever occurs when a person’s body temperature exceeds 104°F (40°C).
Aside from a higher body temperature, a person with a fever may also experience:
- Sweating
- Chills
- Headache
- Muscle aches
- Loss of appetite
- Fatigue
- Lethargy
Very high fevers can sometimes cause seizures. These are called “febrile seizures.” They are most common in children between 6 months and 5 years of age.
Symptoms of a febrile seizure include:
- Twitching
- Eye rolling
- Stiffness in the arms or legs
- Convulsions
- Loss of consciousness
Febrile seizures tend to last a few minutes and do not usually cause any serious health problems. However, a child who has had a febrile seizure is more likely to have them again in future.
- Low-grade fever: 100 to 101°F
- High-grade fever: 103 to 104°F
- Dangerous range of temperature: 104 to 107°F
- Hyperpyrexia: Above 106.1°
