Coconut Oil for Mono: Natural Relief & Symptom Management

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Posted by Coconut Oil Advocate (Austin Tx, Tx) on 07/14/2012
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Coconut oil helped my son. He was miserable yesterday. Today after taking coconut oil and also colloidal silver, gargling, neti pot, facial steams (we hit this one from all angles) he is remarkably if not miraculously better.

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Posted by Mark (Hagerstown, Md) on 05/23/2012
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My daughter had contracted Mono over the weekend and was very tired and sick. I used two teaspoons coconut oil, one teaspoon of local MD honey and hot tea. She sipped it until gone for about 30 minutes and finally fell asleep for about an hour. She started feeling better when she awoke including regaining her appetite. This remedy does work! Thank all you for your comments and suggestions. Though this may not help everyone it does indeed help some. Good luck.

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Posted by Kayvon (Oklahoma City, Ok, Usa) on 02/21/2012
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Coconut oil works WONDERS for mono! Not only does it contain monolaurin which is a natural immune-boosting powerhouse, it taste delicious and can be used on just about everything.

I have concoted a drink that will completely soothe & heal your throat within a matter of days. Take about 6-8 oz of hot, purified water and mix in 2 tablespoons of elderberry concentrate and 1-2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Drink it hot, and within 3 days your throat will be back to normal.

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Posted by Tammy (Half Moon Bay, California) on 02/01/2012
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It works! My 19 year old son has mono, he could hardly breath, so very sick. I steeped some tea, added two tablespoons of coconut oil and one tablespoon of honey and had him drink this, once in the am and at pm. He was able to sleep and was eating and drinking the next morning. He couldn't believe how much better he felt, he said he felt 300 percent better. I'm a believer!

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Posted by Mono Mom (Kelowna, Bc, Canada, Canada) on 12/24/2011
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I am writing after being very disappointed in coconut oil for relief of mono swelling and sore throat! After reading all the "miracles" I ran out to get the virgin coconut pills and the oil itself. My son has been battling mono for the last 3 weeks. Every week the swelling of lymph nodes and tonsils worsened. I started the pills twice a day(5) second week along with tea with Tablespoon of the coconut oil and continued into 3rd week when he just kept getting worse and ended up in hospital as the swelling worsened and he couldn't swallow anything, not even his own spit! I am not a believer in the coconut oil! Sorry didn't work for this Canadian!

Replied by Carly
(Seattle, Wa - Usa)
12/25/2011

Pills? Coconut oil Pills?

I take EVCO out of a jar, with a TABLE spoon. I can't imagine being able to put enough in a pill to be effective when I am taking a couple of tablespoons a day of it. This would mean a literal handfull of pills.

I believe that your son was not getting the correct dose of extra virgin coconut oil, or was getting an inferior product.

I had mono as a teenager, and know how miserable it is. My heart goes out to you. I hope your son is doing better now.

PS: I do know that when you have mono you don't even wake up enough to eat.... Let alone take in fluids. It is important to wake up the sick person, and MAKE them take in some nutrition. Hydration is so very important. Being dehydrated all by itself will land you in the hospital with an IV in your arm.

Replied by Mono Mom
(Kelowna, Canada)
01/16/2012
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EVCO comes in pill form also, I doubled the dose, he was getting 10 pills a day. Plus 1 Tbsp. Of EVCO in every cup of tea I could get into him beginning it was 2-4 cups a day! It didn't work, product was from a natural, organic store, one of their best products(as they told me) was not worth the $$ I spent. Sorry still not a believer! I am a registered nurse so I know the importance of hydration, he did not have the tiredness at this stage of his mono, so he was always awake and always in pain with swollen tonsils.

Replied by Brian
(San Luis Obispo, Ca)
07/15/2012

What type of coconut oil did you use? I was diagnosed with mono last night and this is day 6 now. I have a severe sore throat and my tonsils are covered in white. I was looking around and found spectrum organic coconut oil.

Replied by Anne-kristine
(Connecticut, US)
05/21/2014

We drink sorrel (hybiscus) tea or we drink it cold. Hybiscus tea is a great immune booster, and it tastes great too.

Boil a huge chunk of ginger root (smashed with a rolling pin) for 30 minutes.

Next, pour in one bag of dried "sorrel", usually at a Jamaican or health food store.

Remove from the heat, cover, let it steep for a couple hours, and then add honey to your taste. You will have to strain it through a cheese cloth into containers.

We have been drinking this for decades, and a month ago, Dr. Oz spoke of hybiscus tea. The ginger alone, is wonderful for your stomach

Dr. Oz also had a "gargle-potion", for sore throats: 2 TBSP water, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 2 TBSP honey, and 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar. Mix it up, and gargle.

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Posted by Tanam (Reading, Ohio) on 12/12/2011
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I was diagnosed with mono 3 days ago on a Saturday. I did some research and found this page. Today is Monday and I feel 95% better. No tiredness, no fever, no hot sweats, no head aches and my throat is just about painless. It's still raw due to extremely large tonsils (they were so large that the were squeezing my uvula) but they are shrinking thank goodness!!!! Coconut oil is a MIRACLE. I tell everyone I know about it now. For those of you who are going to try coconut oil, when you get it, it seems like a lard, unless you get capsuls of course. Coconut oil becomes liquid at 77 degrees F. Take 2 tablespoons, put in a small bowl and heat in the microwave for about 30-35 seconds. It will just be melted not hot! And do this after breakfast and after dinner. Trust me you will not be sorry. I wish I knew about this amazing product earlier!!!

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Posted by Queendom (Birmingham, Alabama) on 12/08/2011
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Coconut oil does help with Mono!! My husband was spitting to keep from swallowing! He was in that much pain! But after giving him a 1000mg of vitamin C 5x a day and a tablespoon of coconut oil, he was up laughing and joking. I went to our local herb shop and they recommended 5000mg of vitamin C for his energy. The combo of both has improved his condition. Now he still is running a high fever but the CO does offer him GREAT relief.

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Posted by Richard (Greenville, S.c.) on 10/25/2011
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10/23/11 my 18 yr. old daughter was diagnosed with mono. She was hardly able to sleep, her throat was on fire, she was having considerable difficulty breathing, her face was swollen. I read about the benefits of coconut oil on 10/23/11 and went straight to the health food store and purchased some. I gave my daughter one tablespoon of CO in a cup of hot tea, two times before she went to bed.

The results were dramatic. She slept through the night, her sore throat was gone in the morning, her breathing returned to normal, she began to get her voice back. Two days later now she continues to dramatically improve. She feels really good. I am very thankful for the info on the merits of coconut oil.

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Posted by Joe (Blackwood, Nj) on 09/07/2011
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Almost three weeks ago my daughter started to not feel very well. Headaches, sore throat, congestion, body aches, fatigue, etc. We went to the doctors, and the diagnosis was a sinus infection. Augmenten was prescribed. Ten days went by and several trips back to the doctors and no relief for my daughter. Finally the doctor ordered a blood test, and it came back positive for mono. They said there was nothing we can give her for mono it just has to run its course, and it could be 4 to 6 weeks or more before she feels ok.

She has taken virgin coconut oil for approx. 4 days. Twice daily along with some vitamin c. Her turn around is nothing short of remarkable. We've read and heard horror stories associated with mono. Months and months of lingering sickness. Thanks to this site and VCO, my daughter will be back to school next week. We are believers. I am sure results vary for each individual but, definitely worth a try.

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Posted by Vivica (Phoenix, Az) on 06/07/2011
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i have been miserable for 2 days, can't swallow and my lymph nodes are swollen in my neck. I checked this forum and went and got some organic coconut oil. I melted a teaspoonful in a cup of hot tea and I felt IMMEDIATE relief. Thank you all so much! I will make sure and take the 4 teaspoons a day recommended :-)

Replied by Amung
(Nashville, Tn)
07/24/2011

23july2011 -

i really hope the coconut oil works. I purchased a jar today. it's crazy expensive.

I've been sick for five weeks (i had strep first), then tested positive for mono. It's insane how sick you get with this stupid virus.

my recipe is two teaspoons of coconut oil. One teaspoon of honey. Three ounces blue gatorade. mix the honey and coconut oil together. Melt for about 15/20 seconds. Mix in the gatorade. Drink immediately. (tastes like a margarita).

the coconut oil will soldify quickly, so drink fast if you using a cold beverage.

I'll repost if it does work and I'll repost if it doesn't work.

Replied by Tracey
(Warren, Mi)
08/22/2012
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Thank you so much for the Coconut Oil drink mix! My daughter is 16 and has been fighting a virus for over a month. They tested her for Strep and Mono, both came up negative in July. Last week Mono came back positive. The steroids were not working after 3 days, I took her back in and they gave her 2 shots of steroids and advised to continue Motrin every 6 hours. The next day I found this drink mix and gave it to her last night. She woke up feeling the best in a while, more energy, her throat wasn't hurting as much. She still has 1 more day of steroids. At first she didn't want to drink it, then changed her mind. She even makes this drink herself! We know this isn't an overnight cure, but if it cuts the healing time in 1/2; I'm happy about that! I plan on giving her this for a few weeks until she is fully recovered. Thank you so much! I can't believe all the many uses for coconut oil :0)

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Posted by Cst5027 (West Chester, Pa) on 11/27/2010
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I have had Mono for about two months. The doctor told me 10 days ago, that I was on the Tail End of the illness and that it should end within 2 weeks. So basically he says I have 4 days left. IDK how the hell he would know how long I have, but I got Coconut Oil yesterday took 4 in morning, 4 at night, and I feel a little better today, not cured, but a little better, the only thing im battling now is the fatigue, nothing else... Should I trust the coconut oil?

Replied by Merryanne
(Orange City, Florida, Usa)
11/29/2010
113 posts

Read the information listed in remedies about coconut oil, it is very informative, and yes it will help give you strength, it would help if you ate at least 3-4 tablespoons a day with your food. Merryanne of Central FL

Replied by Anita
(Victoria, Australia)
11/29/2010

Yes, you can completely trust Coconut Oil. It's antifungal, antibacterial, etc. Will fix everything. Take internally & mix in your food, as well as externally/topically on your skin.

Replied by Merryanne
(Orange City, Florida, Usa)
12/01/2010
113 posts

I also enjoy the benefits of coconut oil. I am nearly 64 YO, and I use it for all my cooking, for my body moisturizer, my hand cream, my face cream, I have only been using it about 6 months and my cousin who is about 3 years older than me told me I look 5 years younger, and asked if that is why my hands look so so smooth, and my face is fresh and radiant?? You cannot buy anything on the market better for your total body's skin care than coconut oil. Now I do take minerals and vitamins, but I always have, but I have seen many changes in my skin and weight loss with VCO. Merryanne in FL

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Posted by Heather (Hibbing, Mn) on 11/04/2010
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My daughter became sick and diagnosed with mono, after being told that fluids, rest and crossing your fingers that she may feel normal in three months, I did some research on line and started reading about coconut oil! After three days of taking it she was like new. No more high fevers, swollen eyelids, swollen glands in her throat, no more excessive sleepiness. She went back to school, only missed five days total, and back to work also! She has never had a relapse even after being done taking the tablets for a month, has been healthy ever since!! Coconut oil is a miracle as far as I'm concerned! I will use it for other illnesses also. Thank you for all the great information!!

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Posted by Brandi (Mariposa , Ca) on 10/08/2010
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My husband was diagnosed on 9/23 with mono with a positive blood test. We started vigin cocnut oil that day 2 tablespoons every day and with in 5 days he was completely symptom free. His doctor had filed disability paperwork because he was going to be out at least one to two months she thought, but he was relaesed for work this past week and is TOTALLY symtom free!!!! She was shocked because she had never had any patients recover that quickly, she ensured us that she would encourage others with mono to give it a try.

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Posted by Ohnalee (Suttons Bay, Michigan) on 09/16/2010
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Our 19 year old daughter was diagnosed with mono through blood testing on Monday. At this point, she had all the classic symptoms along with severe swollen tonsils and glands and a sinus infection, which the doctor was wanting to utilize an antibiotic to treat.

After much research and reading testimonies of those who have used coconut oil successfully for treatment, we decided to try this option and postpone the use of the antibiotic. Coconut oil pills were not available at our local health store so we purchased organic virgin coconut oil (VCO), unrefined. Beginning on Tuesday, we mixed 1 1/2 TBSP of the VCO each morning and each evening in a smoothie or with some applesauce for her consumption. The sinus infection began to loosen and drain after the first consumption of the VCO and the throat pain from the swollen glands and tonsils began to decrease significantly. After two days, this morning, Thursday, she awoke and actually came to me with a huge smile and lots of hugs of appreciation for finding this solution to her ailment. She no longer has any throat pain, her sinus symptoms are gone along with all other symptoms and she is feeling and looking well. While she was sleeping I had researched a little further and found that you can mix the VCO with honey and cinnamon and spread it on toast for another option of consuming. We both tried this option this morning and it is tasty. A great way to serve it to younger children.

I have now continued the research on all the health benefits of VCO and will be utilizing it regularly for cooking, treatment of various ailments, and as a face moisturizer. Thanks so much to all who posted on this site, it was truly a blessing to our family.

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Posted by Debbie (Bohemia, Ny, Usa) on 08/28/2010
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My son was diagnosed with Mono about two weeks ago. I read the recommendations about using Coconut oil as a therapy. I am beyond the word IMPRESSED! He had pustules on his tonsils and his lymph glands were very swollen. After four days of taking the 4 coconut oil pills morning and night the swollen glands are very reduced the pustules are gone. He had a slight cough and that disappeared as well. Thank you for posts regarding coconut oil. Debbie, Bohemia, NY