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Home   Aromatherapy and Essential Oils   Natural Ways to Reduce Fever

Natural Ways to Reduce Fever

October 28, 2018 77 Comments

Natural ways to Reduce Fever

Whether it is you or your child, you never want to pull the thermometer from the mouth and see a high reading. Although fevers are your body’s way of helping fight whatever infection you may have and will help you recover faster, it can be despairing, and you may look for other ways to find relief.

Traditional medicine may give you side effects that leave you feeling dizzy or sleepy and often contain ingredients you are unsure of. It’s good to know there are other natural and viable ways you can try to help to reduce fever without worrying about any adverse reactions to traditional medication.

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is a staple in most pantries and has been used for decades as a natural way to treat a variety of different ailments, including fevers. To help with a fever, prepare a bowl of water with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, use a washcloth and place it on you or your child’s forehead or even stomach area. You can also add half a cup of this mixture to a nice warm bath if you prefer.

Warm Bath

Many people think taking a cold bath will help reduce fever by bringing down your body temperature. This is false. Getting into a cold bath when you have a fever can actually shock your body and may cause the fever to rise even higher. Therefore, a warm bath is always recommended.

Natural ways to Reduce Fever

Essential Oils

Essential oils are great to have handy in your arsenal and having them around for a fever is no exception. Essential oils are a good way to help reduce a fever and begin to moderate body temperature. Peppermint, ginger, and cinnamon are often used for fevers due to the properties they possess to help with the circulatory system. They can cause you to sweat which will help better disperse your body heat.

Herbs

Several herbs can be a help play a role in reducing a fever. Elderberry can strengthen your immune system. While Echinacea and lemon balm are popular go-to’s for fever, and can also help fight off infection.

Watch Your Diet

When you have a fever, food is probably one of the furthest things from your mind, so this probably goes without saying. When you have a fever, it is important to eat lightly and if you really don’t have an appetite, then don’t force yourself to eat. You want your body to focus on combatting the infection you have, rather than focusing on digesting a large meal.

In addition to all these natural ways available to help reduce a fever, you will also want to make sure that you drink plenty of liquids such as water and tea so that you can stay hydrated.

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77 Responses

john
john

February 06, 2019

Thank you..
Take your temperature and assess your symptoms.
Stay in bed and rest.
Keep hydrated.
Take over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen and ibuprofen to reduce fever.

Chris Coblentz
Chris Coblentz

November 05, 2018

Great info! Thanks for sharing!

Norma Perez
Norma Perez

November 05, 2018

Interesting, I like this post

Alexander  Ptashnik-Thompson
Alexander Ptashnik-Thompson

November 05, 2018

Same here… Thanks for the tip on using apple cider vinegar. I have learned something new today.

Stephanie Grant
Stephanie Grant

November 05, 2018

Very interesting information, I never knew about the apple cider.

Jeanne Coulombe
Jeanne Coulombe

November 05, 2018

I never knew apple cider vinegar helps bring down a fever and putting it in your bath. Great info thanks for sharing.

Lisa
Lisa

November 05, 2018

Nice and useful article

Cassandra D
Cassandra D

November 05, 2018

Yes, I use the essential oils. Thank you for the information.

Shawna
Shawna

November 04, 2018

This is really great information. I hate taking medicine because of the side effects. I will definitely be trying out these natural ways to reduce fever the next time I get a fever. I especially like the info on using essential oils to help reduce a fever.

Xia Lee
Xia Lee

November 04, 2018

Interesting

Leland Lee
Leland Lee

November 04, 2018

Very interesting info

Amy Marshall
Amy Marshall

November 04, 2018

Wow, some of these tips! Some of them I had no idea could help reduce fever, like a warm bath. Thanks for sharing these!

Nena Sinclair
Nena Sinclair

November 04, 2018

This is wonderful and helpful information! I much prefer to use natural methods than use medication from a bottle.

Juan Carlos Salvador
Juan Carlos Salvador

November 04, 2018

Very nice information about how to reduce fever using natural ways!

Victoria Sparrow
Victoria Sparrow

November 04, 2018

I make a Witches’ Brew around this time of year. Perfect for colds. I add some crushed garlic, ginger, fresh lemon, and spices (mainly for taste – I like a bit of heat from chilli in there) and add to a jar of honey about 3/4 full. Leave out to ferment and when it’s been bubbling a couple of days, I pop it in the fridge until I start to feel a bit ill. It’s a great source of vitamin C and cold battling goodies. A spoonful in a mug of warm water each morning is good for avoiding colds too.

paula cheadle
paula cheadle

November 04, 2018

learnt some new things

Jeanette Leighton
Jeanette Leighton

November 04, 2018

Great info it would be nice to have an alternative to paracetamol

carmen
carmen

November 04, 2018

great info!

stephanie mellott
stephanie mellott

November 04, 2018

Awesome post some of these i didn’t know about.

The JEST.er
The JEST.er

November 04, 2018

Good to know, but it could use expanding the essential oils section with information on how to use each one to help to reduce a fever.

Betty S
Betty S

November 04, 2018

What a great article going to put these to good use, need to stay healthy this winter

Karli K
Karli K

November 03, 2018

I love avocados and my favourite way to reduce fever naturally is with tea and honey.

Leah Ann Crussell
Leah Ann Crussell

November 03, 2018

It is nice to learn about this additional use of Peppermint essential oil, which I always keep on hand!

Scotty
Scotty

November 03, 2018

Thanks for branching your articles out beyond essential oils. Don’t get me wrong the EO info was very good but now I learned yet another use for apple cider vinegar!

Mary Gardner
Mary Gardner

November 03, 2018

Thank you for these suggestions. I didn’t know that a warm bath would help to reduce fever.

Irene mctaggart
Irene mctaggart

November 03, 2018

Great post.

LisaC
LisaC

November 03, 2018

Love all these ideas. I always use the warm bath for me or anyone in the family

Jill W
Jill W

November 03, 2018

I have an apple cider vinegar drink almost every morning. I had no idea it could be used topically as well.

Michelle N.
Michelle N.

November 03, 2018

A fever, though uncomfortable, is actually healing. It is your body’s way of fighting off what ails you. A high fever though should be watched and lowered. These are all good ideas. Thank you for sharing.

Kim Tanti
Kim Tanti

November 02, 2018

My grandmother worked with all natural med. My mother is 95 and used them on our family. To reduce a fever we use a cloth dipped in water and alcohol and bath the body with it.

Cesar L.
Cesar L.

November 02, 2018

Warm Bath with salts and aromatherapy is one of the bests.

Kristy W.
Kristy W.

November 02, 2018

Interesting, I never would have thought that warm baths would decrease fevers. I’ll have to try that!

Kelley M
Kelley M

November 02, 2018

Thank you for sharing these natural ways to help relieve fever. Natural is the only way to go as far as healthiest for us!

nadia
nadia

November 02, 2018

Fantastic idea, thank you

David Katz
David Katz

November 01, 2018

This is a great post! I am always looking for additional ways to use essential oils and the best oils to use for different purposes. Thanks for the informative article!

Valerie
Valerie

November 01, 2018

Very interesting info. Thanks for the article. When I start to have a fever, I use oregano essential oil and I put 2 drops in an empty capsule and I swallow the capsule with a warm thyme infusion. It really works!

Robin V.
Robin V.

November 01, 2018

Like the ideas in this article

Dawn
Dawn

November 01, 2018

Thank you very much for the help and information. Also, love that it is Natural Ways too. Thank you again.

Michele McDonnell
Michele McDonnell

November 01, 2018

Good information. Thanks for sharing. When my son was little we always used a luke warm bath as that is what the hospital told us to do, wish I would’ve known about the other stuff I could’ve used. Again thank you.

Jan R
Jan R

November 01, 2018

Natural remedies is the best way to go,great article

ChrisF.
ChrisF.

November 01, 2018

Very interesting information!

Kelly
Kelly

November 01, 2018

I prefer to use natural ways of helping with issues, whenever possible.

Nancy P
Nancy P

November 01, 2018

Good information. I always prefer natural remedies.

Elizabeth Boston
Elizabeth Boston

November 01, 2018

Great tips! Whenever I start to feel under the weather I put hot sauce in all my food, increase vitamin C intake and take hot showers.
Knock on wood It’s been a long time since I’ve been sick.

Robin
Robin

November 01, 2018

Love the ideas!

Brookie
Brookie

November 01, 2018

Thank you for your informative articles! While I always look for echinacea, elderberry, and lemon balm as ingredients in cough drops, I never thought to apply the same wisdom to fevers. Also, I love learning about the exact essential oils to have in our arsenal to combat fevers. Cinnamon, peppermint, and ginger are all awesome essential oils that I’ll be sure to pull out for any loved one with a fever this year. Great work!

gloria patterson
gloria patterson

November 01, 2018

Since it is that time of the year good timing on this information. I did not know about the vinegar and the bath. This is very helpful

rochelle haynes
rochelle haynes

November 01, 2018

Thanks for the tips looking good

Angel Ehm
Angel Ehm

October 31, 2018

I have been looking into more natural ways to treat colds and fevers. I would have assumed cold water was the correct treatment.That being said I usually began with warm then slowly added cooler water but never cold. So my instincts were correct. As a teen I woke up sick with a sore throat and within a minute went into violent convulsions. My temp was 108! In the midst of heavy snow & bitter cold my fever came down to a survivable 106 during the drive to emerg. Tonsillitis was the culprit, I am pretty sure cold water could have been fatal in that case. Thank you for the great information duly noted!

Theresa C.
Theresa C.

October 31, 2018

Timely advice – and love the infographic!

Chessplayer
Chessplayer

October 31, 2018

I wasn’t aware of apple cider for fevers, I will add that to our natural treatment options. Interesting!

Rachel Mertz
Rachel Mertz

October 31, 2018

Thank you for all of these common sense and practical ideas!

Jamonica
Jamonica

October 31, 2018

Wonderful tips! I would have never thought a warm bath would help a fever. Good to know!!!

Jen D
Jen D

October 31, 2018

Peppermint essential oil on bottoms of feet! Lowers temp like clockwork but must be consistent

Coline T.
Coline T.

October 31, 2018

Warm bath is my favourite 😍

Thomas Pepler
Thomas Pepler

October 31, 2018

I used to put a cool cloth on my daughters forhead and on the back of their necks to cool their fever. But a I will defenately tell my daughter about these great ways to cool a fever now that she has two little boys of her own now. Thank you

Christina moore
Christina moore

October 31, 2018

Thank you for the information, very helpful

valerie
valerie

October 31, 2018

Apple cidar vinegar is a surprise

Calvin
Calvin

October 31, 2018

Didn’t know about the ACV part, thanks

Yvonne Tabaracci
Yvonne Tabaracci

October 31, 2018

I love essential oils but all the suggestions are amazing

Lori Lehner
Lori Lehner

October 31, 2018

I will use Apple Cider Vinegar next time someone in my family gets sick!

jason kinnin
jason kinnin

October 31, 2018

Much better than a Tylenol

Jennylyn Gross
Jennylyn Gross

October 31, 2018

cool I am going to try this next time I have a fever

Jennifer D Raska
Jennifer D Raska

October 31, 2018

I love these suggestions especially the essential oils.

Jennifer Rose
Jennifer Rose

October 30, 2018

I realy had no idea about the apple cider vinegar. Thank You!!

Leslie C
Leslie C

October 30, 2018

This is very useful information.

Shakeia Rieux
Shakeia Rieux

October 30, 2018

This is very helpful information! I never thought about using apple cider vinegar. I will definitely keep this in mind!

Agnes Dela Cruz
Agnes Dela Cruz

October 30, 2018

Another added tips to reduce fever the natural way. Thanks for the info!

Janet M
Janet M

October 30, 2018

Thanks for these tips.

Debbie Bashford
Debbie Bashford

October 30, 2018

I prefer natural remedies

Lance
Lance

October 30, 2018

Love Essential Oiles

Irena Matković
Irena Matković

October 30, 2018

Thank you for the information

Kristi
Kristi

October 30, 2018

I use ACV for sooo many medicinal uses, never considered for fevers! Thank you for the great information.

Tammy Liscio
Tammy Liscio

October 30, 2018

Thank you for the information

Rebecca Bishop
Rebecca Bishop

October 30, 2018

Thank you so much I really enjoyed this 😊

Victoria Ess
Victoria Ess

October 30, 2018

I didn’t know peppermint oil could help!

Eileen Boyce
Eileen Boyce

October 29, 2018

I love this information…..so helpful!

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