Also called sudorifics - increase perspiration Diaphoretic herbs increase perspiration and influence the entire circulatory system. They promote increased perspiration and dilate capillaries, increasing elimination through the skin — helping the body eliminate viruses and break a fever. Diaphoretics fall into three classes, matched to the person's state: Stimulating — for when the overall state is sluggish or unresponsive Neutral — safe for general use Sedative — for acute di

Also called: febrifuge fever reducer Antipyretic herbs are used to reduce fevers, assisting the body through the fever process rather than suppressing it outright. What they do: Reduce fevers Assist the body's own fever response How they're used: Often taken as a hot tea, since warmth helps encourage the sweating response that supports fever reduction. When to consider them: High or prolonged fevers. Note: Diaphoretic and antipyretic herbs are often combined or used together