A fever reducing formulation comprising an aqueous solution of acetic acid, sweating inducing plant extracts and fragrant masking ingredients. The solution of acetic acid and the plant extract reduce fever while the fragrant masking ingredients mask the smell of the acetic acid. A kit for reducing fever comprising the above mentioned fever reducing formulation, as well as a container for mixing the formulation, an absorbing material for applying the formulation to the skin and an information and instruction sheet. A method for reducing fever comprising mixing the formulation, moistening an absorbing material with the formulation and applying the absorbing material to the skin.