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4 Fever A Fever, also known as pyrexia, is an elevation of body temperature above normal temperatures of the body; above 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit). A fever is often a symptom of an infection; the body is reacting to pathogens. It is raising the temperature to an abnormal level so it can kill the pathogen. How to Cure Fever with Natural Treatments To reduce the fever naturally, saturate socks in vinegar for 5 minutes and wear them. Fill up a bowl with 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar. Dip a cloth in the fluid and squeeze, put the cloth over the patient’s forehead. Keep dipping the cloth in the bowl every once in a while. Pour a cup of boiling water into a cup with grind/ cut horseradish root, wait 5 minutes and drink. Repeat 3 times a day. Mix 1/2 a cup of tea and half a cup of brandy or cognac; drink and cover yourself with a thick blanket in bed till morning. Tie potato slices on the forehead. 7