FEVER TREATMENTS IN AFRICA HERBAL MEDICINE BY BABALAWO OBANIFA -Obanifa Extreme Documentaries-Reformed Africa Ifa Spirituality (RAIS)- Herbal Healing Series

FEVER TREATMENTS IN AFRICA HERBAL MEDICINE BY BABALAWO OBANIFA -Obanifa Extreme Documentaries-Reformed Africa Ifa Spirituality (RAIS)- Herbal Healing Series  

This work will document varieties of herbal formula available in Africa Herbal Medicine for the treatment of Fever. Before I embark on the documentation of different herbal formula you can use for the treatment of fever that is available in Africa Herbal Medicine that will be document in this work. I will first adopt some of the treatise and medical educational information that is  available on Fever as provide by trained health practitioners and Medical authors.  In doing this, Webmed explanations on treatment of Fever will be my major source of reference in this work. According to webmed definition of fever : A fever is a body temperature that’s higher than is considered normal. It’s also called a high temperature, hyperthermia, or pyrexia, and it’s usually a sign that your body is working to keep you healthy from an infection. Normal body temperatures are different for everyone, but they lie within the range of 97 to 99. A temperature of 100.4 or higher is considered a fever.

A part of your brain called the hypothalamus controls your body temperature. In response to an infection, illness, or some other cause, the hypothalamus may reset the body to a higher temperature. So when a fever comes on, it’s a sign that something is going on in your body.

Fevers themselves generally aren’t dangerous, but you should check in with your doctor if:

• An adult’s temperature is 103 or higher
• A very young infant (under 3 months) has a rectal temperature 100.4 or higher (call your doctor or go to an emergency room immediately)
• A 3-6-month-old has a higher than normal rectal temperature and is also irritable or sleepy (call your doctor right away)
• A 3-6-month-old has a 102 or higher rectal temperature
• A 6-24-month-old has a fever higher than 102 for more than a day or with other symptoms such as a cough or diarrhea
• A child older than 2 has a fever that comes with rash, real discomfort, irritability, listlessness, headache, stiff neck, or repeated diarrhea or vomiting
• An infant or child has a seizure
• Any temperature over 104 in a child, which could cause a seizure
• Any fever that starts after someone has been in hot temperatures, which could be a sign of heat stroke
• The fever doesn’t go down after taking over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen in the appropriate doses
• You’ve been in contact with someone who has COVID-19

Fever Symptoms

Fevers are signs of some sort of illness or infection. When you have, you may also notice these symptoms:

• Chills or shivering
• Sweating
• Headache
• Feeling weak
• Being irritable
• Losing your appetite
• Being dehydrated

Fever Causes

A fever can be a sign of several health conditions, which may or may not need medical treatment.

The most common causes of fever are infections such as colds and stomach bugs (gastroenteritis). Other causes include:

• Infections of the ear, lung, skin, throat, bladder, or kidney
• Heat exhaustion
• COVID-19
• Sunburn
• Conditions that cause inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis
• Side effects of medications
• Vaccines and immunizations
• Blood clots
• Autoimmune conditions such as lupus and inflammatory bowel disease (IBS)
• Cancer
• Hormone disorders such as hyperthyroidism
• Illegal drugs such as amphetamines and cocaine
• Teething in babies can cause a mild, low-grade fever (not over 101 degrees)

Fever Diagnosis

Although a fever is easy to measure with a thermometer, finding its cause can be hard. Besides a physical exam, your doctor will ask about symptoms and conditions, medications, and if you've recently traveled to areas with infections or have other infection risks. A malaria infection, for example, may cause a fever that typically comes back. Some areas of the U.S. are hot spots for infections such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Your doctor may ask if you have been around someone with COVID-19 or have any other symptoms of COVID-19.

Sometimes, you may have a "fever of unknown origin."In such cases, the cause could be an unusual or not obvious condition such as a chronic infection, a connective tissue disorder, cancer, or another problem.

Fever Treatments

Fever is usually associated with physical discomfort, and most people feel better when a fever is treated. But depending on your age, physical condition, and the underlying cause of your fever, you may or may not require medical treatment for the fever alone. Many experts believe that fever is a natural bodily defense against infection. There are also many non-infectious causes of fever.

Treatments vary depending on the cause of the fever. For example, antibiotics would be used for a bacterial infection such as strep throat.

The most common treatments for fever include over-the-counter drugs such as acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Children and teens should not take aspirin because it's linked to a condition called Reye’s syndrome.

Ways to lower a fever at home include:

• Drinking a lot of clear liquids such as water, broth, and juices or a rehydration drink
• Taking a lukewarm bath
• Resting
• Keeping yourself cool with lightweight clothing and bed coverings

Treatments For Fever In Africa Herbal Medicine as Document By Babalawo Obanifa

1.

Ewe Odudun Tutu (Fresh leaves of Kalanchole Crenata)

Ose Dudu (Local Black Soap )

Preparation

You will pound the leaves and mix it with the soap.

Usage

The person with fever will be bathing it.

2.

Ododo Ewe Imi Esu (Tender leaves of Agerantum Conyzoides)

Ewuro ( Tender leaves Of Bitter leaves /Vernonia Amygdalina)

Ose Dudu (local Black soap )

Preparation

You will  pound the leaves together with soap.

Preparation

The patient with fever will bath with the soap with lukewarm water.

3.

Ewe Odudun tutu (fresh leaves of  Kalanchole  Crenata)

Ewe Tete Abalaye  Tutu (Fresh Amaranthus Viridis)

Ewe Rinrin (leaves and stem  of Peperomia Pelucida)

Omi Ogi Ogede (Juice obtain from the trunk of  decay banana stem)

Red palm Oil

Preparation

You will pound the leaves together and mix it with Omi Ogi Ogede (Juice obtain from the trunk of decay banana stem) and Red Palm oil.

Usage

Person with fever will apply the preparation to rub his body.  It can also be licked.

4.

Ewe  Erunyantefe tutu ( Fresh leaves of Bascilicum  Polystachyon)

Preparation

 You will  grind the aforementioned leaves to fine paste.

Usage

 Patient with fever will rub it over his body.

5.

Ewe Odundun ( Fresh leaves of  Kalanchole  Crenata)

Etu Ibon (Gun powder)

Iyo Isebe(Table salt)

Preparation

You will grind the aforementioned items together.

Usage

The patient will be eating or taking one table spoon of it two times daily.

6.

Ewe Odundun ( Fresh leaves of  Kalanchole  Crenata)

Preparation

 Boil it with warm water. The patient will be using it.

7.

Egbo Inabiri (roots of Plumago Zeylanica )

Ori Oka (Cobra ‘s head)

Ose Dudu (local black soap )

Preparation

 You will pound the two together with soap.

Usage

Fever Patient will be bathing with it.

8.

Egbo Koropo ( Roots of Physalis  Pubens)

Preparation

You will boil the aforementioned roots with waters.

Usage

The patient will be bathing with it.

9.

Karufimala (Scopariadicis )

Preparations

You will boil it together with water.  The person will be drinking it together two times daily.

10.

Egbo Inabiri ( Roots Of Zelaynica )

Ori Oka(Cobra’s head)

Ose dudu (local Black Soap)

Preparation

You will pound the aforementioned  items together.

Usage

The patient will be bathing with the soap.

11. 

Ewe Oruwo Tutu (fresh leaves of Brim Stone /Morinda Lucida)

Preparation

You will Squeeze the fresh leaves of Brim Stone /Morinda Lucida inside a lime orange juice  or with palm wine  as Oguro.

Usage

The patient will drink it instantly after preparation

12.

Ewe Orombo wewe(fresh leaves of Citrus Aurantifolia )

Preparation

You will boil it with water.

Usage

The patient will be drinking it.

SOURCES OF MEDICAL INFORMATION USE IN THIS DOCUMENATRIES:

·         American Academy of Pediatrics: “Fever.” 

·         National Cancer Institute: “Fever.”

·         Cunha, B.A. Infectious Disease Clinics of North American, December 2007.

·         KidsHealth.org: “Fever and Taking Your Child's Temperature.”

·         Mayo Clinic: “Fever,” “Sunburn.”

·         Cleveland Clinic: “Body Temperature: What Is (and Isn’t) Normal,” “Fever.”

·         CDC: “Symptoms of Coronavirus.”

·         Harvard Medical School: “Treating Fever in Adults.”

·         American Academy of Pediatrics: “Teething: 4 to 7 Months.”

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