FFED A COLD AND STARVE A FEVER

This is an old saying and in Ayurveda the similar principle is been mentioned for fever. Ayurveda advises us to observe fast if someone is feverish.

As Fever is considered as sign of Ama(toxin), fasting allows the body to burn the AMA and recover from it.

Certain herbal teas,Herbal water,some kind of fruit juices are allowed during the period but if someone can observer complete fast then it is recommended.

Following herbal remedy will help to cool the body due to fever and help body to digest the Ama( toxin) easily.

You will need

CORIANDER LEAVES - Handful of those

WATER 1/3 cup

Wash the coriander leaves thoroughly,and put handful of it in the blender .

Add 1/3 cup of water and blend together.

Strain out the pulp from blender.

Take 2 teaspoon of this mixture three times a day during the fever.

This is so effective anti pitta remedy. This will help to bring down the temperature.

Be mindful about when to refer to your general practitioner in case of high fever.

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