Herbal Remedies - Roseola infantum--alternative for fever reduction

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Catnip tea, which is traditionally recommended to treat low-grade fevers, help a child relax, and induce sweating. Scientific studies have shown that echinacea directly inhibits the growth of some bacteria and stimulates the immune system, and it is often used to treat infectious illnesses characterized by fever. Elderflower tea is sometimes used in combination with catnip or peppermint and yarrow to treat fevers, and licorice root, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, is used to treat fevers accompanying inflammation. Modern herbalists recommend a tea from yarrow flowers, to reduce fever and as a general tonic. Any of these herbal remedies may be given as a tea at these dosages:

 

Infants younger than 1 year—no more than 1 teaspoon three to four times daily

Children 1 to 3 years old—up to 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) four times daily

Hope this helps... I am not familiar with the disease but will read up tonite on it.

Suzi

PS Eye droppers are good for getting meds into kids.Henryk Francala <przelew wrote:

Hello,A friend of mine has an 18 month old boy, who was born a premie, who suffers from what she suspects is Roseola infantum. Could someone recommend any child safe alternative to reduce high fever? The mother has used acetaminophen but is fearful of the toxic side effects. She tried using children's ibuprofen but it tastes so horrible that the child just spits it up or won't drink juice laced with it.

 

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The best thing would be to let it run its course. If the child is really

uncomfortable, us some feverfew tincture in watered down juice (about 1/2

dropperful every 6 hours). She should be keeping him with her at all times

and offer plenty of clear fluids (clean water and fresh juice). Make her up

some Total Tonic and Echinacea tincture as per the files instructions as

well.

 

Janet

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" Henryk Francala " <przelew

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Friday, February 20, 2004 10:02 AM

Herbal Remedies - Roseola infantum--alternative for fever reduction

 

 

> Hello,

> A friend of mine has an 18 month old boy, who was born a premie, who

> suffers from what she suspects is Roseola infantum. Could someone

> recommend any child safe alternative to reduce high fever? The

> mother has used acetaminophen but is fearful of the toxic side

> effects. She tried using children's ibuprofen but it tastes so

> horrible that the child just spits it up or won't drink juice laced

> with it.

> Thank you,

> Henryk

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