Traditional Peppermint Cure for Fever

This remedy helps to break a fever by causing the recipient to perspire.
1 tablespoon elder flowers1 tablespoon peppermint1 tablespoon white yarrow1 tablespoon feverfew
Mix the herbs. Pour 2 cups boiling water over the herb mix. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes. Strain, sweeten. Drink hot.
This remedy helps to break a fever by causing the recipient to perspire. The yarrow acts as a pain reliever and makes the recipient more comfortable. If the cold is not severe, you need add only 1 teaspoon of the herb mixture to 1 cup of boiling water. It also eases the recipient and helps to dispel mucus.