Top 12 Natural Cures For Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is an infectious disease which is also commonly called as kissing disease. It spreads through virus and can be transferred from an unhealthy person to a healthy person. Sharing eatables, coughing and sneezing are some of the ways through which mononucleosis can occur. Epstein-Barr virus is the virus responsible for causing this disease. It is a common problem among young adults and adolescents.

Symptoms of mononucleosis include swollen lymph nodes, fever, exhaustion and sore throat. It is simply called as mono and is caused by a virus that transmits through saliva. Sharing utensils and glasses can also lead to mononucleosis. Symptoms may not be visible at first but after four to seven days it may be visible after the body gets exposed to the virus. It may take few days to several months for the symptoms to get completely disappear.

Top Natural Cures For Mononucleosis

Fluids

Fluids are beneficial for the patients suffering from mononucleosis. Water is a very important fluid which is helpful for the patient’s health. Consumption of plenty of water is recommended.

Juices prepared from fruits are also beneficial. These fluids help in providing relief from sore throat and fever. Drinking fluids also help in preventing dehydration.

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Probiotics

Probiotics are useful for the patients suffering from mononucleosis. These probiotics can be taken in the form of supplements. Consumption of five to ten Colony Forming Units of probiotics on a daily basis is recommended.

This natural remedy is helpful for immune system. Those who have weak immune system should consult the doctor before consumption of probiotics.

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Salt Water

Salt water is helpful for the treatment of mononucleosis. It can be used for gargling purpose. Gargle using salt water several times on a daily basis.

This natural remedy helps in providing relief from sore throat. To prepare the salt water, take half teaspoon of salt and add it in eight ounces of warm water.

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Pain Killer

Pain killer helps in providing relief from pain associated with mononucleosis. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are some of the pain killers that are beneficial for the health of patients suffering from pain. These medicines are also useful for providing relief from fever.

One should be careful while giving aspirin to the young children and teenagers. Those children and teenagers who have recovered from chickenpox should not consume aspirin. It can cause Reye’s syndrome in such children, which is a dangerous disease.

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Astragalus & Echinacea

Astragalus is beneficial for the treatment of mononucleosis. It is a Chinese herb that helps in boosting up the immune system. It is available in the form of capsules. Consumption of two capsules of astragalus two times per day is recommended.

Echinacea is a popular medicinal herb which is also helpful in treating mononucleosis. It can be taken in the form of tincture. Consumption of tincture form of Echinacea by adding its one tablespoon in water is recommended.

This remedy can be used four times on a daily basis. It is also available in the form of capsules. Consumption of freeze-dried extract capsules of Echinacea four times on a daily basis is recommended. This natural cure can be used until the symptoms of mononucleosis disappear.

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Omega 3 fatty acids are useful for the treatment of mononucleosis. Fish oil is one of the important sources of omega 3 fatty acids. The fatty acids help in reducing inflammation and improving the immune system.

Salmon which is one of the cold water fishes is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids. Take care while consuming fish oil as it may cause bleeding.

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Green Tea & Cranberry

Green tea is beneficial for the patients suffering from mononucleosis. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties that are beneficial for the patients. Leaves of this herb have medicinal properties. Leaves of the herb can be used to prepare an herbal tea.

Cranberry is useful for the treatment of mononucleosis. This natural cure is helpful for fighting against virus that infects the patients. It may increase the risk of bleeding among the patients. Those who are allergic to aspirin should not consume cranberry supplements. Juice prepared from cranberry is also beneficial for the patients. Drinking high amount of cranberry juice is recommended.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a good technique that can be used for the treatment of mononucleosis. This technique helps in reducing the symptoms associated with mononucleosis. This remedy helps in providing relief from congestion and improving the immune system. It prevents congestion of lymph, liver and spleen.

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Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is beneficial for the patients suffering from mononucleosis. It can be taken along with honey. Consumption of one cup of apple cider vinegar along with honey is recommended. This natural cure is useful in treating mononucleosis.

Apple cider vinegar has acidic properties that eliminate toxic materials while honey can act as a lubricant that helps in providing relief from sore throat. Consumption of this solution would help in quick recovery and reduces the pain associated with mononucleosis.

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Herbal Mixture

There are numerous herbs that have medicinal properties useful for treating mononucleosis. Prepare a mixture by combining the tincture forms of all the herbs viz. wormwood, myrrh, calendula, Echinacea and cleavers.

Take equal amount of all the herbs and mix them together. Take half teaspoon of this herbal mixture and consume it four times on a daily basis. This natural remedy has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of mononucleosis.

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Vegetable Juices

Juices prepared from vegetables have nutritional values and beneficial properties. Take vegetables like garlic, carrot, green pepper, onion, tomato and beet.

Extract juices from all these vegetables and combine all the juices together. Wheat grass juice is also beneficial. This juice therapy has been found to be beneficial for the patients suffering from mononucleosis.

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Olive Leaf Extract

Olive leaf extract is helpful for the patients suffering from mononucleosis. It is a popular herb and is useful in reducing the growth of virus. This leaf extract helps in fighting against fungi, virus, parasite and bacteria.

It has anti-oxidant properties that are useful in fighting against influenza and cold. It has also been found to fight against chronic fatigue syndrome.

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