Mononucleosis or kissing disease as it is popularly known as is a rampant one. This disease is transmitted through the saliva. Adolescents and young adults are prone to it for understandable reasons. The virus which transmits this disease goes by the name of Epstein – Barr virus (EBV). The liver and the respiratory system become susceptible as a result of this disease. It is a glandular fever and can last for many weeks. So, all you fervent smoochers; better be careful. If the person you are going to smooch has fever; it is better to refrain from it; as a preventive measure.

As a home remedy you would need to change your eating habits. Eat five meals a day; instead of the regular three. The herbal treatment for Mononucleosis is to include fresh vegetables and plenty of fruits in your staple diet. The imbibing of a lot of water is also required. This would make you urinate more; which is all the more better for the disease as it would flush out all the toxic material in the body. Another very potent herbal treatment for Mononucleosis; is the consumption the Indian herbal treatment known as Chayavanprash. It is a source of multi vitamins.