How to Make an Herbal Fever Ease Syrup

You may have heard that there’s a nationwide shortage of children’s acetaminophen and ibuprofen—critical fever reducers for children with respiratory viruses! While there’s no replacement for these medications when fevers are dangerously high, there are a few herbal allies that can help to gently encourage the resolution of a fever (and even help with the pain and crankiness associated with a fever), when fevers are in a safe range. 

This herbal syrup contains herbal fever reducers that are safe for most children. While taking this syrup as-is can be effective, these herbs work best when taken hot, so the best way to take a dose is by stirring it into some hot water or any other hot beverage. These herbs can also be combined into a tea—just use 1 tablespoon of the herb mixture per 8-10 fl oz hot water and steep, covered, for 15-20 minutes before straining.

Because this syrup contains honey, it should not be given to children under 1 year of age.

In Closing,

Although fevers are a normal, healthy immune response, they can sometimes cause dread or anxiety, particularly in young children. The herbal fever reducers in this syrup are a gentle, natural way to help the body cool down.