Folk remedies for temperature for adults and children

Folk remedies, thanks to which it is possible to lower the human body temperature, are no less productive in practice compared to medical preparations. However, this issue must be approached very seriously and scrupulously, with knowledge of the matter. After all, the choice of one way or another way to remove the fever from the patient at home can directly have both positive and negative effects on his full recovery. Effective methods of treating temperature with folk remedies will be discussed later.

In which cases it is recommended to lower the temperature

Keep in mind that far from all situations it is necessary to lower body temperature. If it is within 37-39 degrees, the heat must be eliminated only in the following cases:

1. When malfunctions are observed in the body and the temperature has not dropped below 37 degrees for a long time.
2. If there are concomitant diseases of the internal organs.
3. Body temperature above 38 degrees in children contributes to the occurrence of convulsions in them, which is very dangerous for their body. For adults, this is a common occurrence in colds, symbolizing that their body is actively fighting the infection.

Under what basic conditions does the patient's body heat decrease

In order for a decrease in temperature by folk remedies to the required degree, appropriate conditions must be prepared for the person at home. For example, care must be taken to ensure that all windows in the living room are tightly closed. After all, a draft negatively affects those people who suffer from any viral ailments that provoke an increase in temperature.

It is well known that a sweating body eliminates heat naturally. Therefore, to ensure this process, the patient must first be dressed in dry and comfortable clothes for him, as well as covered with a blanket.

Features of an individual approach

It is important to take into account the fact that each person, regardless of his age, has his own individual characteristics of the body. What is good for some may be contraindicated for others. Therefore, if the treatment process takes place at home without the recommendations of doctors, then the relatives of a patient suffering from fever should carefully listen to his body. In this situation, everything must be done so as not to harm your loved one.

Methods for lowering the temperature without drugs

You can lower your body temperature even without medications, which is a fundamental factor at home. To do this, you can use the following basic methods:

1. Rubdown. It is carried out with water at room temperature. The problem with this method is that the effect of wiping is very short and therefore the procedure must be repeated several times a day. To wipe, table vinegar (in proportions from 3 to 6% of the total contents of the wipe mixture) is pre-diluted with water and the body thus obtained is thoroughly wiped. After this, the patient is covered with a blanket and given him a certain time to lie down.
2. Blowing. The essence of this method is that a fan is placed next to the patient’s bed and the air flow coming from this unit should be directed to his legs and arms, but not to his head.
3. Applying compresses. It is recommended to apply them on the forehead or on the elbow joints. Sauerkraut, grated potatoes, etc. can serve as the material.

The most sought-after vitamin and methods for saturating the body

Still how can you lower the temperature with folk remedies? You can reduce the fever due to the saturation of the body with vitamin C. Most of this component is contained in rose hips. In this regard, a decoction of these berries, which must be carefully infused before use (from 10 to 12 hours), will become very suitable for the patient. But you need to drink it portionwise, several times a day.

But black currants for the patient can be brewed not only in the form of fruits, but also leaves. In this case, the leaves of the plant must be grated with sugar, and then packaged in bags. Such a drink is brewed quickly enough, so you can’t wait for a long time.

In the event that at home there is neither currant nor rose hips, you can use ordinary lemon. However, there are no restrictions on its consumption. Lemon can be eaten both slices and add fruit juice to tea.

How to bring down the temperature of folk remedies in an adult

For an adult, freshly brewed strong tea is considered very useful for reducing heat. It is prepared as follows: for 2/3 cups of hot water, you need 1 tablespoon of tea leaves. All this should be infused for 10 minutes, after which the patient should drink the contents in small sips. You should refrain from adding sugar to tea.

A very effective folk remedy for temperature in adults will be a potato compress. For its preparation, the potatoes are ground together with the peel and vinegar is added there. The proportions are as follows - for 2 mashed potatoes you need to add 1 tablespoon of vinegar mixture. All contents are then laid out on a towel and gently applied to the forehead. After a certain time, this compress changes to a new one. The whole given process is cyclically repeated several times during the day.

If you grind onions and apples, mix them together, and add a little honey there, it also turns out to be an excellent tool to eliminate body heat. In this case, the proportions in this mixture of all components should be approximately the same.

What is effective for children

What folk remedies for temperature are effective for children? Quite often, grapefruit is used for these purposes, which parents should cut into small slices and offer to eat for their child.

You can also mix lemon into a homogeneous mass for it. This is all best done with a blender. As soon as the necessary composition is obtained, it must be supplemented with a tablespoon of honey.

Honey will also be very effective with apple juice pre-mixed with lemon. In this case, children are advised to drink the entire mixture thus obtained during the day. This is best done in 3 divided doses.

In some cases, for a child, a grind with apple cider vinegar, which is mixed with cold water, will be an effective method of getting rid of the heat of the body. Rubbing should start from the foot, and then the breast of sick children is exposed to it.

All of the listed folk remedies for children's body temperature are completely safe for them. They can be actively used at home, without fear for the consequences. With the right approach, parents will be able to improve the well-being of their own child and give him extra strength to deal with a specific ailment.

How to deal with fever during pregnancy

Pregnant women are a special category of people whose health is a priority not only for themselves, but also for the unborn baby. Therefore, they should use antipyretic drugs for diseases with great care.

In this situation, you should resort to the safest folk remedies for temperature. These include: low-brewed tea, compote made exclusively from natural fruits and berries, various fruit drinks. The more fluid a pregnant woman consumes, the greater her perspiration. And it, in turn, can reduce heat and bring body temperature to normal.

In the event that a pregnant woman is not allergic to vitamin C, she may be advised to eat lemon with honey. After all, any citrus fruit has a very fruitful effect on the normalization of body temperature.

Being in position, women can also use such a folk remedy for temperature, as rubbing with warm water. This method for pregnant women is considered the most simple and safe, not requiring special preparation.

Antipyretic drugs

Use at home to normalize the temperature is necessary only proven medicines. Using some little-known means is not recommended, as this can lead to unpleasant side effects.

Among the most famous antipyretic drugs that are very popular among patients, the following are distinguished:

1. "Paracetamol". A very safe medicine that is recommended by doctors even for nursing mothers and pregnant women.
2. "Panadol" - is in demand for adolescents whose weight exceeds 60 kilograms.
3. "Kalpol" - recommended for children whose age is from 6 to 12 years. Also, with slightly lower dosages, you can give this medicine to a child whose age is from 1 to 5 years.
4. Efferalgan. Also designed for children. It is used in single doses with an interval between doses of at least 4 hours.

Of course, it is advisable to use antipyretic medications on the recommendation of doctors. However, if they are reliable and tested repeatedly in practice, it is permissible to use them themselves at home treatment conditions.