Question
He’s 4 years old, and he started having a slight fever last night. There’s no runny nose or cough; he’s just feverish. An elderly Chinese medicine practitioner diagnosed it as a cold. I’m worried about taking fever-reducing medicine when I have a fever, as it’s not good for me. How can I use folk remedies to bring down his fever?
Answer
Warm Water Bathing: Uncover the baby’s clothing and use a towel dipped in warm water (37 degrees Celsius) to rub all over the baby’s body. This will cause the baby’s skin blood vessels to dilate and release body heat. As the water vapor evaporates from the surface of the body, it also absorbs body heat. Fever reduction home remedies. Use Heat-Reducing Patches: They help dissipate heat, but are not recommended for younger children, as they may not be able to turn over easily and ice pillows can cause regional hypothermia or lead to an abnormally low body temperature.