Home remedies for Black fever

Home remedies for Black fever

Symptoms of black fever

• Shivering
• Joint pains
• Nausea
• Sore throat
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Increased heart rate
• Dizziness
• Light-headedness
• Weakness
• Headache
• Dehydration
• Sweating
• Confusion
• Irritability

Home remedies

1. Reduce the Temperature

Cool down the temperature of your room. Keep the fan off if you are feeling cold. This will provide comfort. Don’t bundle yourself in blankets and clothes. This will make your fever last longer. Sleep and take rest.

2.Basil Tea

Take 1 tablespoon of basil leaves (fresh and crushed), and ¼ tablespoon of pepper. Boil them in a cup of water. Steep for 5 minutes and strain it afterwards. Drink this in order to relax your body.

3.Drink lots of water

Aim to drink at least eight ounces of water every two hours. Your body can quickly lose moisture and get dehydrated by sweating or sneezing caused by a fever. Dehydration can cause your temperature to rise and often leads to headaches, dizziness, muscle cramps, low blood pressure, and seizures.

2 liters of water is the daily recommendation for the average adult. If you drink caffeinated beverages, drink 1 liter of water for every cup of caffeinated drink.

Non-caffeinated, glucose-free sports drinks with electrolytes can help alleviate dehydration as well, but should not be given to children under 5 years.

4.Fenugreek water

A readily available ingredient in the kitchen, fenugreek seeds are a reservoir of medicinal compounds like diosgenin, saponins and alkaloids. Apart from these, fenugreek also contains various compounds that help reduce fever and other symptoms associated with viral infection. Additionally, you can use fenugreek or methi for various health comlications, here’s a complete guide to use it.

How to prepare: Soak one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a half cup of water overnight. In the morning, strain this solution and sip this drink at regular intervals to treat viral fever. You can also consume a mixture of fenugreek seeds, lemon and honey in the morning for some relief.

5. Oregano Tea

Take 1 tablespoon of oregano and 1 tablespoon of marjoram.  Mix them with water. Steep the mix for 4-5 minutes. Let it cool down and add it to your tea.

6.Get plenty of rest

 Getting enough rest helps your body heal faster by strengthening the immune system. Avoid moving around too much. Take some time off work to get even more sleep than you usually do if possible.

Studies show that sleep deprivation can weaken the immune system, increase the production of stress hormones, put you at higher risk for chronic disease, and lower life expectancy.

For more information on how to create a better sleep schedule, check: How to Sleep Better.

7.Honey & Ginger Tea

Make the usual tea and add ½ tablespoon of ginger (fresh and crushed) and 1 tablespoon of honey to it. Steep for a few minutes and strain it. Drink this hot. It will soothe the throat and provide relief in cold and cough.