Fever Drops
Use only when a fever reaches a dangerous level, in acute situations. Even though it’s rare, this is a great one to have on hand in the medicine cabinet.
Remember that a fever is the body’s way to naturally deal with harmful bacteria and viruses, and that it is intelligent in its processes. Fevers are not inherently “bad”— still, these are great to have on hand in the medicine cabinet “just in case”.
Ingredients: Wildcrafted fresh Yarrow, wildcrafted fresh Willow Bark, homegrown fresh Lemon Balm, homegrown fresh Sage, and 100 proof vodka (used to make full spectrum, fresh herbal extracts).
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been used for centuries to reduce fever, and its mechanism of action involves several properties:
1. Diaphoretic effect: Yarrow stimulates the sweat glands, promoting profuse sweating. This helps to:
- Release heat from the body
- Cool the body down
- Reduce fever
2. Anti-inflammatory properties: Yarrow contains flavonoids, alkaloids, and sesquiterpenes, which have anti-inflammatory effects, helping to:
- Reduce inflammation
- Relieve pain
- Lower fever
3. Antipyretic compound*: Yarrow contains compounds like achilleine and chamazulene, which have been shown to have antipyretic properties, similar to those found in aspirin.
4. Immune system modulation: Yarrow may help regulate the immune system's response to infection, which can contribute to fever reduction.
5. Vasodilation: Yarrow can cause blood vessels to dilate, allowing more blood to flow to the skin's surface, where heat can be released.
When combined, these properties help yarrow reduce fever by:
- Promoting sweating and heat loss
- Reducing inflammation and pain
- Directly lowering body temperature
- Modulating the immune response
- Enhancing blood flow to release heat
Willow bark reduces fever through its active compound salicin, a natural cousin of aspirin. Salicin works by:
1. Blocking prostaglandins: Salicin inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which are pro-inflammatory mediators that cause fever.
2. Reducing inflammation: Salicin's anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation, which contributes to fever.
3. Interfering with the hypothalamus: Salicin affects the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates body temperature, helping to reset the body's thermostat and reduce fever.
4. Increasing sweating: Willow bark can stimulate sweating, which helps to release heat and cool the body.
Salicin's mechanism of action is similar to aspirin's, but willow bark has a more gradual and prolonged effect. Additionally, willow bark contains other compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols, which may contribute to its fever-reducing properties.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) reduces fever through its bioactive compounds, including:
1. Volatile oils: Lemon balm contains volatile oils like citral and citronellal, which:
- Induce sweating, releasing heat and reducing fever.
- Exhibit antimicrobial properties, combating underlying infections.
2. Flavonoids: Lemon balm's flavonoids, such as luteolin and apigenin,:
- Possess anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation.
- Show antioxidant effects, neutralizing free radicals.
3. Terpenes: Lemon balm's terpenes, including beta-caryophyllene,:
- Interact with the hypothalamus, regulating body temperature.
- Exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
4. Rosmarinic acid: A polyphenol in lemon balm, rosmarinic acid:
- Inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory molecules.
- Reduces inflammation and fever.
When combined, these compounds help lemon balm reduce fever by:
- Inducing sweating to release heat
- Combating underlying infections
- Reducing inflammation
- Regulating body temperature
- Inhibiting pro-inflammatory molecules
Sage (Salvia officinalis) reduces fever through its bioactive compounds, including:
1. Volatile oils: Sage contains volatile oils like thujone, camphor, and borneol, which have:
- Diaphoretic properties, inducing sweating to release heat.
- Antimicrobial effects, combating underlying infections.
2. Flavonoids: Sage's flavonoids, such as apigenin and luteolin, exhibit:
- Anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation.
- Antioxidant effects, neutralizing free radicals.
3. Terpenes: Sage's terpenes, including alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, have:
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Expectorant effects, relieving congestion.
4. Salvinorin: A unique compound in sage, salvinorin, may:
- Modulate the immune response.
- Interact with the hypothalamus, regulating body temperature.
When combined, these compounds help sage reduce fever by:
- Inducing sweating to release heat
- Combating underlying infections
- Reducing inflammation
- Modulating the immune response
- Regulating body temperature
______________
Tinctures are taken by mouth in water/ juice/ or tea (not under the tongue). Simply add these drops to the beverage of your choice. Tinctures are taken in small amounts and the alcohol in them metabolizes quickly/is not enough to cause a “buzzed” reaction. Herbs contain both alcohol and water soluble plant constituents which are extracted best in 100 proof vodka which is why I make them that way, in the wise woman tradition.
Fever Drops come in a 2 oz glass amber bottle with dropper.
Adult dosage: 10-30 drops of yarrow tincture every 4-6 hours as needed.
Children's dosage (6-12 years): 5-15 drops every 4-6 hours as needed.
Infants (under 6 years): 5-7 drops every 4-6 hours as needed.
Start with a low dose and monitor the fever.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance on reducing fever and using herbal remedies.
*Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Wild Bruja Apothecary and Wild Bruja.com is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any medicine, it is always advisable to consult with a qualified professional. I always suggest researching any plant remedy before working with them.
Use only when a fever reaches a dangerous level, in acute situations. Even though it’s rare, this is a great one to have on hand in the medicine cabinet.
Remember that a fever is the body’s way to naturally deal with harmful bacteria and viruses, and that it is intelligent in its processes. Fevers are not inherently “bad”— still, these are great to have on hand in the medicine cabinet “just in case”.
Ingredients: Wildcrafted fresh Yarrow, wildcrafted fresh Willow Bark, homegrown fresh Lemon Balm, homegrown fresh Sage, and 100 proof vodka (used to make full spectrum, fresh herbal extracts).
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been used for centuries to reduce fever, and its mechanism of action involves several properties:
1. Diaphoretic effect: Yarrow stimulates the sweat glands, promoting profuse sweating. This helps to:
- Release heat from the body
- Cool the body down
- Reduce fever
2. Anti-inflammatory properties: Yarrow contains flavonoids, alkaloids, and sesquiterpenes, which have anti-inflammatory effects, helping to:
- Reduce inflammation
- Relieve pain
- Lower fever
3. Antipyretic compound*: Yarrow contains compounds like achilleine and chamazulene, which have been shown to have antipyretic properties, similar to those found in aspirin.
4. Immune system modulation: Yarrow may help regulate the immune system's response to infection, which can contribute to fever reduction.
5. Vasodilation: Yarrow can cause blood vessels to dilate, allowing more blood to flow to the skin's surface, where heat can be released.
When combined, these properties help yarrow reduce fever by:
- Promoting sweating and heat loss
- Reducing inflammation and pain
- Directly lowering body temperature
- Modulating the immune response
- Enhancing blood flow to release heat
Willow bark reduces fever through its active compound salicin, a natural cousin of aspirin. Salicin works by:
1. Blocking prostaglandins: Salicin inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which are pro-inflammatory mediators that cause fever.
2. Reducing inflammation: Salicin's anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation, which contributes to fever.
3. Interfering with the hypothalamus: Salicin affects the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates body temperature, helping to reset the body's thermostat and reduce fever.
4. Increasing sweating: Willow bark can stimulate sweating, which helps to release heat and cool the body.
Salicin's mechanism of action is similar to aspirin's, but willow bark has a more gradual and prolonged effect. Additionally, willow bark contains other compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols, which may contribute to its fever-reducing properties.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) reduces fever through its bioactive compounds, including:
1. Volatile oils: Lemon balm contains volatile oils like citral and citronellal, which:
- Induce sweating, releasing heat and reducing fever.
- Exhibit antimicrobial properties, combating underlying infections.
2. Flavonoids: Lemon balm's flavonoids, such as luteolin and apigenin,:
- Possess anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation.
- Show antioxidant effects, neutralizing free radicals.
3. Terpenes: Lemon balm's terpenes, including beta-caryophyllene,:
- Interact with the hypothalamus, regulating body temperature.
- Exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
4. Rosmarinic acid: A polyphenol in lemon balm, rosmarinic acid:
- Inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory molecules.
- Reduces inflammation and fever.
When combined, these compounds help lemon balm reduce fever by:
- Inducing sweating to release heat
- Combating underlying infections
- Reducing inflammation
- Regulating body temperature
- Inhibiting pro-inflammatory molecules
Sage (Salvia officinalis) reduces fever through its bioactive compounds, including:
1. Volatile oils: Sage contains volatile oils like thujone, camphor, and borneol, which have:
- Diaphoretic properties, inducing sweating to release heat.
- Antimicrobial effects, combating underlying infections.
2. Flavonoids: Sage's flavonoids, such as apigenin and luteolin, exhibit:
- Anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation.
- Antioxidant effects, neutralizing free radicals.
3. Terpenes: Sage's terpenes, including alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, have:
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Expectorant effects, relieving congestion.
4. Salvinorin: A unique compound in sage, salvinorin, may:
- Modulate the immune response.
- Interact with the hypothalamus, regulating body temperature.
When combined, these compounds help sage reduce fever by:
- Inducing sweating to release heat
- Combating underlying infections
- Reducing inflammation
- Modulating the immune response
- Regulating body temperature
______________
Tinctures are taken by mouth in water/ juice/ or tea (not under the tongue). Simply add these drops to the beverage of your choice. Tinctures are taken in small amounts and the alcohol in them metabolizes quickly/is not enough to cause a “buzzed” reaction. Herbs contain both alcohol and water soluble plant constituents which are extracted best in 100 proof vodka which is why I make them that way, in the wise woman tradition.
Fever Drops come in a 2 oz glass amber bottle with dropper.
Adult dosage: 10-30 drops of yarrow tincture every 4-6 hours as needed.
Children's dosage (6-12 years): 5-15 drops every 4-6 hours as needed.
Infants (under 6 years): 5-7 drops every 4-6 hours as needed.
Start with a low dose and monitor the fever.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance on reducing fever and using herbal remedies.
*Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Wild Bruja Apothecary and Wild Bruja.com is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any medicine, it is always advisable to consult with a qualified professional. I always suggest researching any plant remedy before working with them.
Use only when a fever reaches a dangerous level, in acute situations. Even though it’s rare, this is a great one to have on hand in the medicine cabinet.
Remember that a fever is the body’s way to naturally deal with harmful bacteria and viruses, and that it is intelligent in its processes. Fevers are not inherently “bad”— still, these are great to have on hand in the medicine cabinet “just in case”.
Ingredients: Wildcrafted fresh Yarrow, wildcrafted fresh Willow Bark, homegrown fresh Lemon Balm, homegrown fresh Sage, and 100 proof vodka (used to make full spectrum, fresh herbal extracts).
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) has been used for centuries to reduce fever, and its mechanism of action involves several properties:
1. Diaphoretic effect: Yarrow stimulates the sweat glands, promoting profuse sweating. This helps to:
- Release heat from the body
- Cool the body down
- Reduce fever
2. Anti-inflammatory properties: Yarrow contains flavonoids, alkaloids, and sesquiterpenes, which have anti-inflammatory effects, helping to:
- Reduce inflammation
- Relieve pain
- Lower fever
3. Antipyretic compound*: Yarrow contains compounds like achilleine and chamazulene, which have been shown to have antipyretic properties, similar to those found in aspirin.
4. Immune system modulation: Yarrow may help regulate the immune system's response to infection, which can contribute to fever reduction.
5. Vasodilation: Yarrow can cause blood vessels to dilate, allowing more blood to flow to the skin's surface, where heat can be released.
When combined, these properties help yarrow reduce fever by:
- Promoting sweating and heat loss
- Reducing inflammation and pain
- Directly lowering body temperature
- Modulating the immune response
- Enhancing blood flow to release heat
Willow bark reduces fever through its active compound salicin, a natural cousin of aspirin. Salicin works by:
1. Blocking prostaglandins: Salicin inhibits the production of prostaglandins, which are pro-inflammatory mediators that cause fever.
2. Reducing inflammation: Salicin's anti-inflammatory properties help reduce inflammation, which contributes to fever.
3. Interfering with the hypothalamus: Salicin affects the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates body temperature, helping to reset the body's thermostat and reduce fever.
4. Increasing sweating: Willow bark can stimulate sweating, which helps to release heat and cool the body.
Salicin's mechanism of action is similar to aspirin's, but willow bark has a more gradual and prolonged effect. Additionally, willow bark contains other compounds like flavonoids and polyphenols, which may contribute to its fever-reducing properties.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) reduces fever through its bioactive compounds, including:
1. Volatile oils: Lemon balm contains volatile oils like citral and citronellal, which:
- Induce sweating, releasing heat and reducing fever.
- Exhibit antimicrobial properties, combating underlying infections.
2. Flavonoids: Lemon balm's flavonoids, such as luteolin and apigenin,:
- Possess anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation.
- Show antioxidant effects, neutralizing free radicals.
3. Terpenes: Lemon balm's terpenes, including beta-caryophyllene,:
- Interact with the hypothalamus, regulating body temperature.
- Exhibit antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
4. Rosmarinic acid: A polyphenol in lemon balm, rosmarinic acid:
- Inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory molecules.
- Reduces inflammation and fever.
When combined, these compounds help lemon balm reduce fever by:
- Inducing sweating to release heat
- Combating underlying infections
- Reducing inflammation
- Regulating body temperature
- Inhibiting pro-inflammatory molecules
Sage (Salvia officinalis) reduces fever through its bioactive compounds, including:
1. Volatile oils: Sage contains volatile oils like thujone, camphor, and borneol, which have:
- Diaphoretic properties, inducing sweating to release heat.
- Antimicrobial effects, combating underlying infections.
2. Flavonoids: Sage's flavonoids, such as apigenin and luteolin, exhibit:
- Anti-inflammatory properties, reducing inflammation.
- Antioxidant effects, neutralizing free radicals.
3. Terpenes: Sage's terpenes, including alpha-pinene and beta-pinene, have:
- Antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Expectorant effects, relieving congestion.
4. Salvinorin: A unique compound in sage, salvinorin, may:
- Modulate the immune response.
- Interact with the hypothalamus, regulating body temperature.
When combined, these compounds help sage reduce fever by:
- Inducing sweating to release heat
- Combating underlying infections
- Reducing inflammation
- Modulating the immune response
- Regulating body temperature
______________
Tinctures are taken by mouth in water/ juice/ or tea (not under the tongue). Simply add these drops to the beverage of your choice. Tinctures are taken in small amounts and the alcohol in them metabolizes quickly/is not enough to cause a “buzzed” reaction. Herbs contain both alcohol and water soluble plant constituents which are extracted best in 100 proof vodka which is why I make them that way, in the wise woman tradition.
Fever Drops come in a 2 oz glass amber bottle with dropper.
Adult dosage: 10-30 drops of yarrow tincture every 4-6 hours as needed.
Children's dosage (6-12 years): 5-15 drops every 4-6 hours as needed.
Infants (under 6 years): 5-7 drops every 4-6 hours as needed.
Start with a low dose and monitor the fever.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized guidance on reducing fever and using herbal remedies.
*Disclaimer: The information presented herein by Wild Bruja Apothecary and Wild Bruja.com is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any medicine, it is always advisable to consult with a qualified professional. I always suggest researching any plant remedy before working with them.