Testing It Up

There are many household remedies for treating fevers. Among the many natural remedies, the most widely available in the market are raisins, oranges, grapefruits and apricots.

Raisins

Preparing a raisin tonic would require a half a cup of water and about 20 to 30 raisins. The raisins are crushed in the water and are strained, discarding the dark skin. You may add a teaspoon of lime juice to improve its potency and taste. This should be taken twice a day as long as the fever is still there.

Oranges

Oranges is a great fruit that is helpful for all kinds of sickness. Fevers usually impair the digestive processes in the body. Oranges, either eaten as a fruit or extracted to make juice, help with the body’s lack of appetite, provides energy, increases urination, and provides a boost for the body’s immune system.

Grapefruits

Grapes are very helpful in fighting all kinds of fevers. It has the capability of reducing the burning-up sensation that fever gives the body. Either in the form of juices or fruit, it is helpful in restoring valuable liquids that the body needs.

Apricots

Apricot juice mixed with honey or sugar is a very helpful drink in combating high temperature fevers. It also helps in cleaning up the digestive tract; giving vital vitamins and minerals as it helps in maintaining the heart, liver, nerves and stomach.