 | Beta-caroteneused by the body to produce vitamin A, which heals mucus membranes.
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| Eucalyptuscooling, soothing, especially helpful if fever is associated with a cold or other respiratory discomfort. Add 2 or 3 drops to a small bowl of lukewarm water for a sponge bath.
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| Peppermintcooling, stimulating, especially helpful if fever is associated with tummy complaint. Add 2 or 3 drops to a small bowl of lukewarm water for a sponge bath.
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| Lavenderantiseptic, soothing, relaxant, especially helpful if child is anxious and fretful.
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| Thyme linalola powerful antiviral, helps with elimination of toxic wastes from the body; do not use directly on the skin. Add 4 drops to a warm bath.
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| Aconitumfor the first 24 hours of a fever, especially one that begins suddenly after exposure to cold.
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| Anas barbariae
(trade name: Oscillococcinum)for fever associated with the flu.
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| Arsenicumif the fever increases between midnight and 2 A.M.; the child is anxious and fidgety.
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| Belladonnafor sudden fever with chills, a flushed face and body, dilated pupils; worse with noise and light.
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| Bryoniaif child is irritable, has a strong thirst, wants to be alone, may be constipated.
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| Gelsemiumif child's whole body feels achy and flushed, eyelids heavy and droopy, has no thirst.
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| Mercurius solubilis
for a feverish child with offensive-smelling breath, body odor, stool, or urine.
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