TCM Treatment for
Infectious Mononucleosis are quite effective. We have achieved high success rate for Infectious Mononucleosis with the following prescriptions.
Prescription:
Flos Lonicerae (Jinyinhua) 30g,
Taraxacum platycarpum (Pugongying) 25g,
Radix Scrophulariae (Xuanshen) 20g,
Radix Ophiopogonis (Maimendong) 20g,
Radix Glycyrrhizae (Gancao) 15g,
Radix Platycodi (Jiegeng) 10g,
Fructus Arctii (Niubangzi) 20g,
Herba Menthae (Bohe) 5g,
Radix Scutellariae (Huangqin) 15g,
Rhizoma Coptidis (Huanglian) 5g, Oldenlandia diffusa 30g,
Radix Rehmanniae (Shengdihuang) 10g,
Fructus Forsythiae (Lianqiao) 25g,
Radix Lithospermi (Zicao) 25g,
Radix Angelicae Sinensis (Danggui) 10g,
Danshen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae) 10g
Dosage: Decocted with water, taken warm for twice a day.
Other Herbal Treatment:
Herbs are a way to strengthen and tone the body's systems. As with any therapy, you should work with your health care provider before starting treatment. The following herbs have not been studied for treating mono, but they are sometimes suggested because they strengthen the immune system:
1. Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has not been studied for mono, but it does seem to kill viruses, at least in test tube studies. Researchers don't know whether it would work against the EBV. People who have autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, or who take anticoagulants (blood-thinners), diuretics (water pills), lithium, cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), medication for high blood pressure, or medication to lower blood sugar should not take astragalus without talking to their doctor first.
2. Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) appears to fight viruses, although no one knows whether it works against the EBV. Cranberry may increase the risk of bleeding, especially if you also take blood thinners. People who are allergic to aspirin should not take cranberry supplements or drink large amounts of cranberry juice.
3. Green tea (Camellia sinensis) for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune effects. Use caffeine-free products. You may also make teas from the leaf of this herb.
4. Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) to strengthen the immune system. Do not give echinacea to a child without talking to your doctor first. People with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, should not take echinacea.