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Fever Ayurveda Treatment

According to Ayurveda, a disturbance in the regulation of body temperature is called jwara (fever). According to Ayurveda, the generator of the bodily temperature is located in the forehead. Fever can either be a disease or a symptom of another disease. Fever as a disease is classified into eight categories in Ayurveda called Aghantuja, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, Pitta-Kapha, Vata-Pitta, Vata-Kapha and Vata-Pitta-Kapha.

Ayurvedic rules for fever management

Consuming light foods or fasting is highly recommended for all types of fevers
Warm water is prescribed to drink
Warm liquid diets including barley and vegetable soup is prescribed
Steamed vegetables with little or no spices in them
Foods that are difficult to digest such as diary, oily foods, sweets, spicy foods should be avoided.
Fruits and fruit juices are prescribed especially oranges because of its rich content of vitamin c which increases resistance to infections.
Rice starch is a highly recommended remedy to flush out toxins and increase urination.

Causes of fever

There could be various reasons that contribute to causing fever. Usually, Fever is caused as a response to an infection causing the body to raise its temperature. Extreme heat or sun exposure can also lead for us to run a fever. Some medications prescribed for other diseases can also cause fever as a side effect.

Symptoms of fever

Chills and shivers
throatSore
Nausea
Headache
Dizziness
Sweating
Body pain
Dehydration
High temperature

Useful herbs in treating fever

Garlic – acts as a natural remedy for cold and fever because of its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.
Holy basil – it is an excellent antibiotic and germicidal and protects the body from all infections including cold and fever.
Ginger – it is the quintessential herb for its anti-bacterial and fungal properties and its fever curing powers.
Honey – honey has anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties. It is a very nourishing food to have during cold and fever.
Fenugreek – it has healing compounds that bring down fever and alleviates infections
Coriander – it is natural immune booster that combats cold and fever
Cinnamon – it is a natural antibiotic that can treat cough, cold and flu.

Ayurveda treatment for fever

In Ayurveda fever is treated according to the types classified as:

vataja jwara (seasonal fever of monsoon) – herbal decoctions, expressed juices and rubbing the body with clarified butter is also prescribed during certain conditions.
piitaja jawara (seasonal fever of autumn) – herbal decoctions, cooling drugs, cold infused drugs and gargles prepared with herbs are used to treat pittaja fever.
kaphaja jawara (seasonal fever of spring) – herbal mixtures, pastes and decoctions are used to treat kaphaja fever.