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How to Treat Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is an infectious viral disease caused by the Epstein-Barr virus and, on rare occasions, by cytomegalovirus (CMV). There is no cure for it, and it usually clears up on its on without causing any complications.

Things You'll Need

  • Dandelion Leaves
  • Popsicles
  • Bottled Water
  • Fruit Juices
  • Salt
  • Dandelion Roots
  • Echinacea
  • Multivitamins
  • Throat Lozenges
  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin E
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Instructions

    • 1

      Rest. That is probably the single most important thing you can do. Do not fight the urge to sleep.

    • 2

      Stay in bed during the acute phase of the illness if you are feeling very ill and fatigued. Your body is telling you what it needs in order to heal.

    • 3

      Drink plenty of fluids to keep from getting dehydrated. Drink water or fresh juice.

    • 4

      Gargle with warm salt water if you have a sore throat. Suck on throat lozenges, hard candy or Popsicles.

    • 5

      Eat soft, nonspicy foods if your throat is sore.

    • 6

      Maintain good nutrition. It is important to boost your immune system. Eat several small meals a day. It is easier on the digestive system and may be better tolerated while you are sick.

    • 7

      Avoid junk food. It depresses your immune system.

    • 8

      Use the herbs astagalus and echinacea. They are available as a tea, in capsules or as a tincture. They boost immune function.

    • 9

      Take dandelion and milk thistle herbs to protect the liver, which is sometimes affected by mononucleosis. They are available as a tincture, tea or capsules.

    • 10

      Take a high-potency multivitamin.

    • 11

      Take Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, 5,000mg daily, in divided doses to strengthen the immune system.

    • 12

      Use Vitamin E, 400-800 IU per day. It is needed for immune system functioning.

    • 13

      Use Vitamin A, 50,000 IU per day for 2 weeks only, and then slowly reduce down to 10,000 IU. It is essential for immune functioning.

    • 14

      Take a fever reducer, such as ibuprofen, aspirin or acetominophen to relieve fever and aches/pains. Do not give aspirin to children under 18 because of its association with Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease.

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